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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,738.81, 1,098,119.70 and 433,165.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,738.81, 1,098,119.70 and 433,165.40 is: 597,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,738.81 : 1,098,119.70 = 433,165.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,738.81/1,098,119.70 = 433,165.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,738.81x = 1,098,119.70 × 433,165.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,738.81x = 475,667,453,607.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,667,453,607.78/795,738.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,768.32

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