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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,897.85, 1,099,686.78 and 434,313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,897.85, 1,099,686.78 and 434,313.90 is: 599,335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,897.85 : 1,099,686.78 = 434,313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,897.85/1,099,686.78 = 434,313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,897.85x = 1,099,686.78 × 434,313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,897.85x = 477,609,254,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,609,254,200.24/796,897.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,335.61

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