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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,963, 1,098,417.97 and 433,386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,963, 1,098,417.97 and 433,386.86 is: 598,067.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,963 : 1,098,417.97 = 433,386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,963/1,098,417.97 = 433,386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,963x = 1,098,417.97 × 433,386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,963x = 476,039,914,985.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,039,914,985.87/795,963
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,067.89

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