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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,878.03, 1,099,659.67 and 434,294.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,878.03, 1,099,659.67 and 434,294.10 is: 599,308.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,878.03 : 1,099,659.67 = 434,294.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,878.03/1,099,659.67 = 434,294.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,878.03x = 1,099,659.67 × 434,294.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,878.03x = 477,575,705,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,575,705,603.21/796,878.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,308.41

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