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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,961.94, 1,098,448.42 and 433,401.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,961.94, 1,098,448.42 and 433,401.08 is: 598,104.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,961.94 : 1,098,448.42 = 433,401.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,961.94/1,098,448.42 = 433,401.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,961.94x = 1,098,448.42 × 433,401.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,961.94x = 476,068,731,552.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,068,731,552.29/795,961.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,104.89

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