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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,256.24, 1,098,833.64 and 438,560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,256.24, 1,098,833.64 and 438,560.24 is: 605,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,256.24 : 1,098,833.64 = 438,560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,256.24/1,098,833.64 = 438,560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,256.24x = 1,098,833.64 × 438,560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,256.24x = 481,904,744,878.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,904,744,878.47/796,256.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,213.15

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