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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,065, 1,098,547.56 and 433,480.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,065, 1,098,547.56 and 433,480.92 is: 598,191.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,065 : 1,098,547.56 = 433,480.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,065/1,098,547.56 = 433,480.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,065x = 1,098,547.56 × 433,480.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,065x = 476,199,406,972.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,199,406,972.56/796,065
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,191.61

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