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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,365.36, 1,098,968.88 and 433,785

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,365.36, 1,098,968.88 and 433,785 is: 598,614.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,365.36 : 1,098,968.88 = 433,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,365.36/1,098,968.88 = 433,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,365.36x = 1,098,968.88 × 433,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,365.36x = 476,716,215,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,716,215,610.80/796,365.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,614.96

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