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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,843.90, 1,098,228.78 and 433,258.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,843.90, 1,098,228.78 and 433,258.56 is: 597,877.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,843.90 : 1,098,228.78 = 433,258.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,843.90/1,098,228.78 = 433,258.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,843.90x = 1,098,228.78 × 433,258.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,843.90x = 475,817,019,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,817,019,773.36/795,843.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,877.32

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