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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,156.38, 1,097,290.81 and 432,570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,156.38, 1,097,290.81 and 432,570.92 is: 596,934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,156.38 : 1,097,290.81 = 432,570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,156.38/1,097,290.81 = 432,570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,156.38x = 1,097,290.81 × 432,570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,156.38x = 474,656,095,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,656,095,189.25/795,156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,934.27

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