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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,853.16, 1,098,284 and 433,279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,853.16, 1,098,284 and 433,279.54 is: 597,929.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,853.16 : 1,098,284 = 433,279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,853.16/1,098,284 = 433,279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,853.16x = 1,098,284 × 433,279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,853.16x = 475,863,986,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,863,986,309.36/795,853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,929.38

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