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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,272.33, 1,098,881.06 and 433,707.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,272.33, 1,098,881.06 and 433,707.15 is: 598,529.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,272.33 : 1,098,881.06 = 433,707.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,272.33/1,098,881.06 = 433,707.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,272.33x = 1,098,881.06 × 433,707.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,272.33x = 476,592,570,553.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,592,570,553.04/796,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,529.61

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