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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,974, 1,098,463.80 and 433,417.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,974, 1,098,463.80 and 433,417.72 is: 598,127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,974 : 1,098,463.80 = 433,417.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,974/1,098,463.80 = 433,417.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,974x = 1,098,463.80 × 433,417.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,974x = 476,093,675,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,093,675,698.54/795,974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,127.17

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