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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,992.55, 1,098,489.38 and 433,436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,992.55, 1,098,489.38 and 433,436.28 is: 598,152.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,992.55 : 1,098,489.38 = 433,436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,992.55/1,098,489.38 = 433,436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,992.55x = 1,098,489.38 × 433,436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,992.55x = 476,125,148,319.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,125,148,319.53/795,992.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,152.77

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