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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,962, 1,098,416.59 and 433,385.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,962, 1,098,416.59 and 433,385.86 is: 598,066.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,962 : 1,098,416.59 = 433,385.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,962/1,098,416.59 = 433,385.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,962x = 1,098,416.59 × 433,385.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,962x = 476,038,218,495.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,038,218,495.42/795,962
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,066.51

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