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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,888.74, 1,098,326.63 and 433,312.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,888.74, 1,098,326.63 and 433,312.63 is: 597,971.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,888.74 : 1,098,326.63 = 433,312.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,888.74/1,098,326.63 = 433,312.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,888.74x = 1,098,326.63 × 433,312.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,888.74x = 475,918,792,986.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,918,792,986.14/795,888.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,971.51

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