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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,702.89, 1,098,083.99 and 433,137.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,702.89, 1,098,083.99 and 433,137.17 is: 597,736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,702.89 : 1,098,083.99 = 433,137.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,702.89/1,098,083.99 = 433,137.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,702.89x = 1,098,083.99 × 433,137.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,702.89x = 475,620,991,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,620,991,850.91/795,702.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,736.92

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