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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,954.98, 1,098,437.56 and 433,398.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,954.98, 1,098,437.56 and 433,398.67 is: 598,100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,954.98 : 1,098,437.56 = 433,398.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,954.98/1,098,437.56 = 433,398.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,954.98x = 1,098,437.56 × 433,398.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,954.98x = 476,061,373,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,061,373,752.46/795,954.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,100.88

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