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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,050, 1,098,533.28 and 433,478.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,050, 1,098,533.28 and 433,478.28 is: 598,191.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,050 : 1,098,533.28 = 433,478.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,050/1,098,533.28 = 433,478.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,050x = 1,098,533.28 × 433,478.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,050x = 476,190,316,737.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,190,316,737.16/796,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,191.47

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