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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,960.46, 1,099,795.76 and 434,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,960.46, 1,099,795.76 and 434,383.20 is: 599,443.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,960.46 : 1,099,795.76 = 434,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,960.46/1,099,795.76 = 434,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,960.46x = 1,099,795.76 × 434,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,960.46x = 477,732,801,575.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,732,801,575.23/796,960.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,443.54

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