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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,273.08, 1,098,882.09 and 433,707.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,273.08, 1,098,882.09 and 433,707.90 is: 598,530.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,273.08 : 1,098,882.09 = 433,707.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,273.08/1,098,882.09 = 433,707.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,273.08x = 1,098,882.09 × 433,707.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,273.08x = 476,593,843,601.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,593,843,601.51/796,273.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,530.65

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