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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,326, 1,098,929.94 and 438,630

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,326, 1,098,929.94 and 438,630 is: 605,309.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,326 : 1,098,929.94 = 438,630 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,326/1,098,929.94 = 438,630/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,326x = 1,098,929.94 × 438,630
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,326x = 482,023,639,582.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,023,639,582.20/796,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,309.43

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