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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,238, 1,098,808.44 and 438,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,238, 1,098,808.44 and 438,542 is: 605,187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,238 : 1,098,808.44 = 438,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,238/1,098,808.44 = 438,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,238x = 1,098,808.44 × 438,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,238x = 481,873,650,894.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,873,650,894.48/796,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,187.96

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