Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,531.24, 1,099,209.81 and 433,953.98
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 796,531.24, 1,099,209.81 and 433,953.98 is: 598,854.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
796,531.24 : 1,099,209.81 = 433,953.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
796,531.24/1,099,209.81 = 433,953.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
796,531.24x = 1,099,209.81 × 433,953.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
796,531.24x = 477,006,471,904.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,006,471,904.54/796,531.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,854.69
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