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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,703.89, 1,098,085.37 and 433,138.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,703.89, 1,098,085.37 and 433,138.17 is: 597,738.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,703.89 : 1,098,085.37 = 433,138.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,703.89/1,098,085.37 = 433,138.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,703.89x = 1,098,085.37 × 433,138.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,703.89x = 475,622,685,499.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,622,685,499.88/795,703.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,738.29

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