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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 796,573.62, 1,099,265.50 and 433,996.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 796,573.62, 1,099,265.50 and 433,996.36 is: 598,911.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    796,573.62 : 1,099,265.50 = 433,996.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    796,573.62/1,099,265.50 = 433,996.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    796,573.62x = 1,099,265.50 × 433,996.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    796,573.62x = 477,077,225,673.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,077,225,673.58/796,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,911.66

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