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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,233.38, 1,098,785.66 and 433,663.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,233.38, 1,098,785.66 and 433,663.61 is: 598,446.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,233.38 : 1,098,785.66 = 433,663.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,233.38/1,098,785.66 = 433,663.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,233.38x = 1,098,785.66 × 433,663.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,233.38x = 476,503,348,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,503,348,269.59/796,233.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,446.84

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