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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,724.28, 1,098,113.52 and 433,158.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,724.28, 1,098,113.52 and 433,158.56 is: 597,766.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,724.28 : 1,098,113.52 = 433,158.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,724.28/1,098,113.52 = 433,158.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,724.28x = 1,098,113.52 × 433,158.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,724.28x = 475,657,271,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,657,271,039.73/795,724.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,766.44

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