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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,877.91, 1,099,658.97 and 434,293.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,877.91, 1,099,658.97 and 434,293.97 is: 599,307.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,877.91 : 1,099,658.97 = 434,293.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,877.91/1,099,658.97 = 434,293.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,877.91x = 1,099,658.97 × 434,293.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,877.91x = 477,575,254,229.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,575,254,229.12/796,877.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,307.93

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