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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,725.28, 1,098,114.90 and 433,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,725.28, 1,098,114.90 and 433,159.56 is: 597,767.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,725.28 : 1,098,114.90 = 433,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,725.28/1,098,114.90 = 433,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,725.28x = 1,098,114.90 × 433,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,725.28x = 475,658,966,913.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,658,966,913.44/795,725.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,767.82

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