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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,892.82, 1,099,705.16 and 434,316.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,892.82, 1,099,705.16 and 434,316.63 is: 599,353.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,892.82 : 1,099,705.16 = 434,316.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,892.82/1,099,705.16 = 434,316.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,892.82x = 1,099,705.16 × 434,316.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,892.82x = 477,620,231,414.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,620,231,414.70/796,892.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,353.17

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