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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,955.68, 1,098,382.08 and 433,378.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,955.68, 1,098,382.08 and 433,378.44 is: 598,042.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,955.68 : 1,098,382.08 = 433,378.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,955.68/1,098,382.08 = 433,378.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,955.68x = 1,098,382.08 × 433,378.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,955.68x = 476,015,112,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,015,112,354.36/795,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,042.23

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