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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,995.20, 1,097,111.43 and 432,438.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,995.20, 1,097,111.43 and 432,438.44 is: 596,774.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,995.20 : 1,097,111.43 = 432,438.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,995.20/1,097,111.43 = 432,438.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,995.20x = 1,097,111.43 × 432,438.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,995.20x = 474,433,149,809.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,433,149,809.81/794,995.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,774.86

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