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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,942.33, 1,099,781.25 and 434,366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,942.33, 1,099,781.25 and 434,366.48 is: 599,426.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,942.33 : 1,099,781.25 = 434,366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,942.33/1,099,781.25 = 434,366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,942.33x = 1,099,781.25 × 434,366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,942.33x = 477,708,111,453.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,708,111,453.08/796,942.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,426.20

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