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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,954.46, 1,099,787.48 and 434,377.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,954.46, 1,099,787.48 and 434,377.20 is: 599,435.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,954.46 : 1,099,787.48 = 434,377.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,954.46/1,099,787.48 = 434,377.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,954.46x = 1,099,787.48 × 434,377.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,954.46x = 477,722,606,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,722,606,157.46/796,954.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,435.26

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