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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,692, 1,098,054.96 and 437,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,692, 1,098,054.96 and 437,996 is: 604,434.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,692 : 1,098,054.96 = 437,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,692/1,098,054.96 = 437,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,692x = 1,098,054.96 × 437,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,692x = 480,943,680,260.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,943,680,260.16/795,692
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,434.48

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