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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,739.81, 1,098,121.08 and 433,166.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,739.81, 1,098,121.08 and 433,166.40 is: 597,769.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,739.81 : 1,098,121.08 = 433,166.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,739.81/1,098,121.08 = 433,166.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,739.81x = 1,098,121.08 × 433,166.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,739.81x = 475,669,154,987.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,669,154,987.71/795,739.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,769.71

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