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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,862.44, 1,099,638.06 and 434,278.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,862.44, 1,099,638.06 and 434,278.60 is: 599,286.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,862.44 : 1,099,638.06 = 434,278.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,862.44/1,099,638.06 = 434,278.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,862.44x = 1,099,638.06 × 434,278.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,862.44x = 477,549,277,203.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,549,277,203.52/796,862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,286.97

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