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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,214.40, 1,098,759.42 and 433,644.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,214.40, 1,098,759.42 and 433,644.62 is: 598,420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,214.40 : 1,098,759.42 = 433,644.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,214.40/1,098,759.42 = 433,644.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,214.40x = 1,098,759.42 × 433,644.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,214.40x = 476,471,111,157.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,471,111,157.32/796,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,420.62

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