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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,799.68, 1,098,169.95 and 433,216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,799.68, 1,098,169.95 and 433,216 is: 597,819.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,799.68 : 1,098,169.95 = 433,216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,799.68/1,098,169.95 = 433,216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,799.68x = 1,098,169.95 × 433,216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,799.68x = 475,744,793,059.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,744,793,059.20/795,799.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,819.78

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