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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,990.51, 1,098,457.34 and 433,414.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,990.51, 1,098,457.34 and 433,414.26 is: 598,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,990.51 : 1,098,457.34 = 433,414.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,990.51/1,098,457.34 = 433,414.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,990.51x = 1,098,457.34 × 433,414.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,990.51x = 476,087,072,990.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,087,072,990.60/795,990.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,106.47

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