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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,716.78, 1,098,103.18 and 433,151.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,716.78, 1,098,103.18 and 433,151.06 is: 597,756.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,716.78 : 1,098,103.18 = 433,151.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,716.78/1,098,103.18 = 433,151.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,716.78x = 1,098,103.18 × 433,151.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,716.78x = 475,644,556,406.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,644,556,406.37/795,716.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,756.10

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