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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,263, 1,098,842.96 and 438,567

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,263, 1,098,842.96 and 438,567 is: 605,222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,263 : 1,098,842.96 = 438,567 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,263/1,098,842.96 = 438,567/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,263x = 1,098,842.96 × 438,567
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,263x = 481,916,260,438.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,916,260,438.32/796,263
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,222.47

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