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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,822.62, 1,099,583.14 and 434,238.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,822.62, 1,099,583.14 and 434,238.70 is: 599,231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,822.62 : 1,099,583.14 = 434,238.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,822.62/1,099,583.14 = 434,238.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,822.62x = 1,099,583.14 × 434,238.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,822.62x = 477,481,547,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,481,547,895.57/796,822.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,231.92

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