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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,744.24, 1,098,115.74 and 433,171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,744.24, 1,098,115.74 and 433,171.10 is: 597,769.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,744.24 : 1,098,115.74 = 433,171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,744.24/1,098,115.74 = 433,171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,744.24x = 1,098,115.74 × 433,171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,744.24x = 475,672,003,023.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,672,003,023.11/795,744.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,769.96

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