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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,982.63, 1,099,836.73 and 434,399.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,982.63, 1,099,836.73 and 434,399.22 is: 599,471.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,982.63 : 1,099,836.73 = 434,399.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,982.63/1,099,836.73 = 434,399.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,982.63x = 1,099,836.73 × 434,399.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,982.63x = 477,768,218,182.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,768,218,182.35/796,982.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,471.31

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