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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,353.69, 1,098,977.67 and 433,780.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,353.69, 1,098,977.67 and 433,780.50 is: 598,622.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,353.69 : 1,098,977.67 = 433,780.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,353.69/1,098,977.67 = 433,780.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,353.69x = 1,098,977.67 × 433,780.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,353.69x = 476,715,083,181.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,715,083,181.44/796,353.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,622.31

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