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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,858.76, 1,098,291.72 and 433,285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,858.76, 1,098,291.72 and 433,285.12 is: 597,937.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,858.76 : 1,098,291.72 = 433,285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,858.76/1,098,291.72 = 433,285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,858.76x = 1,098,291.72 × 433,285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,858.76x = 475,873,459,695.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,873,459,695.21/795,858.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,937.08

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