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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,152.83, 1,098,697.97 and 433,578.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,152.83, 1,098,697.97 and 433,578.33 is: 598,341.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,152.83 : 1,098,697.97 = 433,578.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,152.83/1,098,697.97 = 433,578.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,152.83x = 1,098,697.97 × 433,578.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,152.83x = 476,371,632,090.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,371,632,090.94/796,152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,341.95

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