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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,773, 1,098,176.04 and 433,203.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,773, 1,098,176.04 and 433,203.20 is: 597,825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,773 : 1,098,176.04 = 433,203.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,773/1,098,176.04 = 433,203.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,773x = 1,098,176.04 × 433,203.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,773x = 475,733,374,691.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,733,374,691.33/795,773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,825.48

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