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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,853.79, 1,099,626.12 and 434,269.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,853.79, 1,099,626.12 and 434,269.85 is: 599,274.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,853.79 : 1,099,626.12 = 434,269.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,853.79/1,099,626.12 = 434,269.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,853.79x = 1,099,626.12 × 434,269.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,853.79x = 477,534,464,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,534,464,690.35/796,853.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,274.89

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