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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,980.46, 1,098,473.94 and 433,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,980.46, 1,098,473.94 and 433,419.60 is: 598,130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,980.46 : 1,098,473.94 = 433,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,980.46/1,098,473.94 = 433,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,980.46x = 1,098,473.94 × 433,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,980.46x = 476,100,135,685.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,100,135,685.22/795,980.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,130.43

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