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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,818, 1,099,608.87 and 439,122

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,818, 1,099,608.87 and 439,122 is: 605,988.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,818 : 1,099,608.87 = 439,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,818/1,099,608.87 = 439,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,818x = 1,099,608.87 × 439,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,818x = 482,862,444,016.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,862,444,016.53/796,818
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,988.37

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