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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,881.12, 1,099,663.92 and 434,297.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,881.12, 1,099,663.92 and 434,297.20 is: 599,312.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,881.12 : 1,099,663.92 = 434,297.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,881.12/1,099,663.92 = 434,297.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,881.12x = 1,099,663.92 × 434,297.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,881.12x = 477,580,961,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,580,961,397.02/796,881.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,312.68

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