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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,893.23, 1,099,684.52 and 434,309.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,893.23, 1,099,684.52 and 434,309.89 is: 599,332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,893.23 : 1,099,684.52 = 434,309.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,893.23/1,099,684.52 = 434,309.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,893.23x = 1,099,684.52 × 434,309.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,893.23x = 477,603,862,915.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,603,862,915.90/796,893.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,332.31

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