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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,882.96, 1,099,666.47 and 434,299.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,882.96, 1,099,666.47 and 434,299.05 is: 599,315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,882.96 : 1,099,666.47 = 434,299.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,882.96/1,099,666.47 = 434,299.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,882.96x = 1,099,666.47 × 434,299.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,882.96x = 477,584,103,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,584,103,237.85/796,882.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,315.24

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