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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,999.96, 1,099,852.92 and 434,423.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,999.96, 1,099,852.92 and 434,423.80 is: 599,501.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,999.96 : 1,099,852.92 = 434,423.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,999.96/1,099,852.92 = 434,423.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,999.96x = 1,099,852.92 × 434,423.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,999.96x = 477,802,284,947.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,802,284,947.50/796,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,501.01

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