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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,827.18, 1,098,207.90 and 433,243.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,827.18, 1,098,207.90 and 433,243.50 is: 597,857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,827.18 : 1,098,207.90 = 433,243.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,827.18/1,098,207.90 = 433,243.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,827.18x = 1,098,207.90 × 433,243.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,827.18x = 475,791,434,323.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,791,434,323.65/795,827.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,857.74

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