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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,881.65, 1,099,664.66 and 434,297.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,881.65, 1,099,664.66 and 434,297.73 is: 599,313.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,881.65 : 1,099,664.66 = 434,297.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,881.65/1,099,664.66 = 434,297.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,881.65x = 1,099,664.66 × 434,297.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,881.65x = 477,581,868,365.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,581,868,365.78/796,881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,313.43

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