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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,965.32, 1,097,066.16 and 432,397.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,965.32, 1,097,066.16 and 432,397.08 is: 596,715.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,965.32 : 1,097,066.16 = 432,397.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,965.32/1,097,066.16 = 432,397.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,965.32x = 1,097,066.16 × 432,397.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,965.32x = 474,368,204,150.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,368,204,150.81/794,965.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,715.60

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