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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,955.46, 1,099,788.86 and 434,378.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,955.46, 1,099,788.86 and 434,378.21 is: 599,436.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,955.46 : 1,099,788.86 = 434,378.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,955.46/1,099,788.86 = 434,378.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,955.46x = 1,099,788.86 × 434,378.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,955.46x = 477,724,308,713.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,724,308,713.91/796,955.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,436.65

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