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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,822.16, 1,099,586.76 and 434,238.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,822.16, 1,099,586.76 and 434,238.68 is: 599,234.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,822.16 : 1,099,586.76 = 434,238.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,822.16/1,099,586.76 = 434,238.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,822.16x = 1,099,586.76 × 434,238.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,822.16x = 477,483,103,207.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,483,103,207.88/796,822.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,234.22

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