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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,853.94, 1,099,626.35 and 434,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,853.94, 1,099,626.35 and 434,270 is: 599,275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,853.94 : 1,099,626.35 = 434,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,853.94/1,099,626.35 = 434,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,853.94x = 1,099,626.35 × 434,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,853.94x = 477,534,735,014.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,534,735,014.50/796,853.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,275.11

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