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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,955.96, 1,099,789.54 and 434,378.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,955.96, 1,099,789.54 and 434,378.71 is: 599,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,955.96 : 1,099,789.54 = 434,378.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,955.96/1,099,789.54 = 434,378.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,955.96x = 1,099,789.54 × 434,378.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,955.96x = 477,725,161,656.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,725,161,656.69/796,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,437.34

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