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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,965.98, 1,099,803.33 and 434,388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,965.98, 1,099,803.33 and 434,388.69 is: 599,451.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,965.98 : 1,099,803.33 = 434,388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,965.98/1,099,803.33 = 434,388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,965.98x = 1,099,803.33 × 434,388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,965.98x = 477,742,127,776.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,742,127,776.34/796,965.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,451.10

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