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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,871.44, 1,099,650.48 and 434,287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,871.44, 1,099,650.48 and 434,287.60 is: 599,299.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,871.44 : 1,099,650.48 = 434,287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,871.44/1,099,650.48 = 434,287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,871.44x = 1,099,650.48 × 434,287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,871.44x = 477,564,567,798.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,564,567,798.05/796,871.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,299.39

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