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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,129.40, 1,097,285.70 and 432,561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,129.40, 1,097,285.70 and 432,561.16 is: 596,938.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,129.40 : 1,097,285.70 = 432,561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,129.40/1,097,285.70 = 432,561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,129.40x = 1,097,285.70 × 432,561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,129.40x = 474,643,175,243.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,643,175,243.41/795,129.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,938.28

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