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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,052.96, 1,098,537.30 and 433,481.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,052.96, 1,098,537.30 and 433,481.12 is: 598,195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,052.96 : 1,098,537.30 = 433,481.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,052.96/1,098,537.30 = 433,481.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,052.96x = 1,098,537.30 × 433,481.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,052.96x = 476,195,179,165.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,195,179,165.78/796,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,195.35

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