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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,671.95, 1,098,056.27 and 433,078.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,671.95, 1,098,056.27 and 433,078.29 is: 597,663.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,671.95 : 1,098,056.27 = 433,078.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,671.95/1,098,056.27 = 433,078.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,671.95x = 1,098,056.27 × 433,078.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,671.95x = 475,544,331,735.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,544,331,735.38/795,671.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,663.81

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