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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,132.78, 1,098,613.47 and 438,436.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,132.78, 1,098,613.47 and 438,436.78 is: 605,015.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,132.78 : 1,098,613.47 = 438,436.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,132.78/1,098,613.47 = 438,436.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,132.78x = 1,098,613.47 × 438,436.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,132.78x = 481,672,552,251.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,672,552,251.43/796,132.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,015.35

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