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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,251.25, 1,098,826.73 and 438,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,251.25, 1,098,826.73 and 438,555.25 is: 605,206.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,251.25 : 1,098,826.73 = 438,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,251.25/1,098,826.73 = 438,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,251.25x = 1,098,826.73 × 438,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,251.25x = 481,896,231,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,896,231,281.83/796,251.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,206.25

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