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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,890.97, 1,099,681.41 and 434,307.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,890.97, 1,099,681.41 and 434,307.64 is: 599,329.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,890.97 : 1,099,681.41 = 434,307.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,890.97/1,099,681.41 = 434,307.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,890.97x = 1,099,681.41 × 434,307.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,890.97x = 477,600,037,928.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,600,037,928.97/796,890.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,329.21

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