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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,712.92, 1,098,097.80 and 433,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,712.92, 1,098,097.80 and 433,147.20 is: 597,750.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,712.92 : 1,098,097.80 = 433,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,712.92/1,098,097.80 = 433,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,712.92x = 1,098,097.80 × 433,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,712.92x = 475,637,987,396.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,637,987,396.16/795,712.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,750.74

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