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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,991.05, 1,098,487.31 and 433,434.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,991.05, 1,098,487.31 and 433,434.78 is: 598,150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,991.05 : 1,098,487.31 = 433,434.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,991.05/1,098,487.31 = 433,434.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,991.05x = 1,098,487.31 × 433,434.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,991.05x = 476,122,603,375.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,122,603,375.47/795,991.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,150.70

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