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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,955.98, 1,098,438.94 and 433,399.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,955.98, 1,098,438.94 and 433,399.67 is: 598,102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,955.98 : 1,098,438.94 = 433,399.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,955.98/1,098,438.94 = 433,399.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,955.98x = 1,098,438.94 × 433,399.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,955.98x = 476,063,074,111.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,063,074,111.15/795,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,102.26

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