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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,059, 1,098,539.28 and 433,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,059, 1,098,539.28 and 433,474.92 is: 598,183.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,059 : 1,098,539.28 = 433,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,059/1,098,539.28 = 433,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,059x = 1,098,539.28 × 433,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,059x = 476,189,226,514.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,189,226,514.86/796,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,183.33

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