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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,238.25, 1,098,808.79 and 438,542.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,238.25, 1,098,808.79 and 438,542.25 is: 605,188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,238.25 : 1,098,808.79 = 438,542.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,238.25/1,098,808.79 = 438,542.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,238.25x = 1,098,808.79 × 438,542.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,238.25x = 481,874,076,893.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,874,076,893.67/796,238.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,188.31

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