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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,852.66, 1,099,624.57 and 434,268.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,852.66, 1,099,624.57 and 434,268.71 is: 599,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,852.66 : 1,099,624.57 = 434,268.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,852.66/1,099,624.57 = 434,268.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,852.66x = 1,099,624.57 × 434,268.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,852.66x = 477,532,546,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,532,546,790.10/796,852.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,273.33

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