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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,498.68, 1,099,163.82 and 433,921.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,498.68, 1,099,163.82 and 433,921.66 is: 598,809.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,498.68 : 1,099,163.82 = 433,921.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,498.68/1,099,163.82 = 433,921.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,498.68x = 1,099,163.82 × 433,921.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,498.68x = 476,950,989,386.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,950,989,386.34/796,498.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,809.52

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