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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,817.02, 1,099,575.36 and 434,233.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,817.02, 1,099,575.36 and 434,233.06 is: 599,224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,817.02 : 1,099,575.36 = 434,233.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,817.02/1,099,575.36 = 434,233.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,817.02x = 1,099,575.36 × 434,233.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,817.02x = 477,471,973,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,471,973,273.40/796,817.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,224.11

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