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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,228, 1,098,778.23 and 433,658.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,228, 1,098,778.23 and 433,658.23 is: 598,439.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,228 : 1,098,778.23 = 433,658.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,228/1,098,778.23 = 433,658.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,228x = 1,098,778.23 × 433,658.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,228x = 476,494,222,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,494,222,384.33/796,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,439.42

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