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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,005.63, 1,098,462.33 and 433,426.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,005.63, 1,098,462.33 and 433,426.68 is: 598,114.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,005.63 : 1,098,462.33 = 433,426.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,005.63/1,098,462.33 = 433,426.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,005.63x = 1,098,462.33 × 433,426.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,005.63x = 476,102,880,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,102,880,796.96/796,005.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,114.97

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