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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,498.92, 1,099,164.15 and 433,921.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,498.92, 1,099,164.15 and 433,921.91 is: 598,809.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,498.92 : 1,099,164.15 = 433,921.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,498.92/1,099,164.15 = 433,921.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,498.92x = 1,099,164.15 × 433,921.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,498.92x = 476,951,401,875.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,951,401,875.71/796,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,809.85

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