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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,134.28, 1,098,615.52 and 438,438.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,134.28, 1,098,615.52 and 438,438.28 is: 605,017.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,134.28 : 1,098,615.52 = 438,438.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,134.28/1,098,615.52 = 438,438.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,134.28x = 1,098,615.52 × 438,438.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,134.28x = 481,675,098,970.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,675,098,970.11/796,134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,017.41

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