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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,864.45, 1,099,640.82 and 434,280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,864.45, 1,099,640.82 and 434,280.49 is: 599,289.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,864.45 : 1,099,640.82 = 434,280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,864.45/1,099,640.82 = 434,280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,864.45x = 1,099,640.82 × 434,280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,864.45x = 477,552,554,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,552,554,133.60/796,864.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,289.57

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