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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,852.94, 1,099,624.97 and 434,269.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,852.94, 1,099,624.97 and 434,269.00 is: 599,273.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,852.94 : 1,099,624.97 = 434,269.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,852.94/1,099,624.97 = 434,269.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,852.94x = 1,099,624.97 × 434,269.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,852.94x = 477,533,029,928.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,533,029,928.98/796,852.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,273.72

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