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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,007.39, 1,098,480.62 and 433,431.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,007.39, 1,098,480.62 and 433,431.14 is: 598,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,007.39 : 1,098,480.62 = 433,431.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,007.39/1,098,480.62 = 433,431.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,007.39x = 1,098,480.62 × 433,431.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,007.39x = 476,115,702,985.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,115,702,985.68/796,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,129.76

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