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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,278.08, 1,098,863.68 and 438,582.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,278.08, 1,098,863.68 and 438,582.08 is: 605,243.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,278.08 : 1,098,863.68 = 438,582.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,278.08/1,098,863.68 = 438,582.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,278.08x = 1,098,863.68 × 438,582.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,278.08x = 481,941,918,410.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,941,918,410.85/796,278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,243.23

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