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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,826.94, 1,099,589.09 and 434,243.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,826.94, 1,099,589.09 and 434,243.03 is: 599,237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,826.94 : 1,099,589.09 = 434,243.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,826.94/1,099,589.09 = 434,243.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,826.94x = 1,099,589.09 × 434,243.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,826.94x = 477,488,890,527.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,488,890,527.38/796,826.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,237.89

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