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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,157.38, 1,097,292.19 and 432,571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,157.38, 1,097,292.19 and 432,571.92 is: 596,935.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,157.38 : 1,097,292.19 = 432,571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,157.38/1,097,292.19 = 432,571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,157.38x = 1,097,292.19 × 432,571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,157.38x = 474,657,789,429.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,657,789,429.31/795,157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,935.65

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