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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,968.29, 1,099,783.86 and 434,384.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,968.29, 1,099,783.86 and 434,384.34 is: 599,432.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,968.29 : 1,099,783.86 = 434,384.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,968.29/1,099,783.86 = 434,384.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,968.29x = 1,099,783.86 × 434,384.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,968.29x = 477,728,886,168.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,728,886,168.75/796,968.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,432.74

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