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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,822, 1,098,234.72 and 438,126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,822, 1,098,234.72 and 438,126 is: 604,614.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,822 : 1,098,234.72 = 438,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,822/1,098,234.72 = 438,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,822x = 1,098,234.72 × 438,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,822x = 481,165,184,934.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,165,184,934.72/795,822
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,614.08

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