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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,032.82, 1,097,151.08 and 432,459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,032.82, 1,097,151.08 and 432,459.81 is: 596,797.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,032.82 : 1,097,151.08 = 432,459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,032.82/1,097,151.08 = 432,459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,032.82x = 1,097,151.08 × 432,459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,032.82x = 474,473,745,435.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,473,745,435.80/795,032.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,797.68

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