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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,975, 1,098,465.18 and 433,418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,975, 1,098,465.18 and 433,418.72 is: 598,128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,975 : 1,098,465.18 = 433,418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,975/1,098,465.18 = 433,418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,975x = 1,098,465.18 × 433,418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,975x = 476,095,372,280.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,095,372,280.17/795,975
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,128.55

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