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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,899.68, 1,098,334.94 and 433,322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,899.68, 1,098,334.94 and 433,322.82 is: 597,981.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,899.68 : 1,098,334.94 = 433,322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,899.68/1,098,334.94 = 433,322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,899.68x = 1,098,334.94 × 433,322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,899.68x = 475,933,593,505.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,933,593,505.33/795,899.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,981.89

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