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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,051.96, 1,098,535.92 and 433,480.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,051.96, 1,098,535.92 and 433,480.12 is: 598,193.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,051.96 : 1,098,535.92 = 433,480.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,051.96/1,098,535.92 = 433,480.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,051.96x = 1,098,535.92 × 433,480.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,051.96x = 476,193,482,425.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,193,482,425.91/796,051.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,193.97

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