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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,856.20, 1,098,292.68 and 433,291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,856.20, 1,098,292.68 and 433,291.02 is: 597,947.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,856.20 : 1,098,292.68 = 433,291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,856.20/1,098,292.68 = 433,291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,856.20x = 1,098,292.68 × 433,291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,856.20x = 475,880,355,575.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,880,355,575.73/795,856.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,947.66

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