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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,706.89, 1,098,089.52 and 433,141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,706.89, 1,098,089.52 and 433,141.17 is: 597,742.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,706.89 : 1,098,089.52 = 433,141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,706.89/1,098,089.52 = 433,141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,706.89x = 1,098,089.52 × 433,141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,706.89x = 475,627,779,457.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,627,779,457.54/795,706.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,742.44

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