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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,097, 1,097,233.86 and 437,401

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,097, 1,097,233.86 and 437,401 is: 603,613.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,097 : 1,097,233.86 = 437,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,097/1,097,233.86 = 437,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,097x = 1,097,233.86 × 437,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,097x = 479,931,187,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,931,187,597.86/795,097
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,613.38

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