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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,819, 1,099,610.25 and 439,123

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,819, 1,099,610.25 and 439,123 is: 605,989.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,819 : 1,099,610.25 = 439,123 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,819/1,099,610.25 = 439,123/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,819x = 1,099,610.25 × 439,123
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,819x = 482,864,151,810.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,864,151,810.75/796,819
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,989.76

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