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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,998.39, 1,098,468.20 and 433,422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,998.39, 1,098,468.20 and 433,422.14 is: 598,117.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,998.39 : 1,098,468.20 = 433,422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,998.39/1,098,468.20 = 433,422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,998.39x = 1,098,468.20 × 433,422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,998.39x = 476,100,433,557.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,100,433,557.16/795,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,117.34

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