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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,746.17, 1,098,129.83 and 433,172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,746.17, 1,098,129.83 and 433,172.78 is: 597,778.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,746.17 : 1,098,129.83 = 433,172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,746.17/1,098,129.83 = 433,172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,746.17x = 1,098,129.83 × 433,172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,746.17x = 475,679,951,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,679,951,262.03/795,746.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,778.50

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