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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,063, 1,098,544.80 and 433,478.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,063, 1,098,544.80 and 433,478.92 is: 598,188.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,063 : 1,098,544.80 = 433,478.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,063/1,098,544.80 = 433,478.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,063x = 1,098,544.80 × 433,478.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,063x = 476,196,013,475.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,196,013,475.62/796,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,188.85

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