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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,902.53, 1,099,693.48 and 434,318.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,902.53, 1,099,693.48 and 434,318.61 is: 599,342.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,902.53 : 1,099,693.48 = 434,318.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,902.53/1,099,693.48 = 434,318.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,902.53x = 1,099,693.48 × 434,318.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,902.53x = 477,617,342,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,617,342,242.44/796,902.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,342.23

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