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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,855.44, 1,099,628.41 and 434,271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,855.44, 1,099,628.41 and 434,271.49 is: 599,277.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,855.44 : 1,099,628.41 = 434,271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,855.44/1,099,628.41 = 434,271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,855.44x = 1,099,628.41 × 434,271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,855.44x = 477,537,268,057.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,537,268,057.03/796,855.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,277.16

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