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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,192.88, 1,098,729.77 and 433,623.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,192.88, 1,098,729.77 and 433,623.11 is: 598,390.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,192.88 : 1,098,729.77 = 433,623.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,192.88/1,098,729.77 = 433,623.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,192.88x = 1,098,729.77 × 433,623.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,192.88x = 476,434,612,255.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,434,612,255.22/796,192.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,390.95

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