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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,741.23, 1,098,111.60 and 433,168.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,741.23, 1,098,111.60 and 433,168.09 is: 597,765.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,741.23 : 1,098,111.60 = 433,168.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,741.23/1,098,111.60 = 433,168.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,741.23x = 1,098,111.60 × 433,168.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,741.23x = 475,666,901,633.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,666,901,633.57/795,741.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,765.81

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