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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,171.65, 1,097,311.88 and 432,586.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,171.65, 1,097,311.88 and 432,586.22 is: 596,955.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,171.65 : 1,097,311.88 = 432,586.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,171.65/1,097,311.88 = 432,586.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,171.65x = 1,097,311.88 × 432,586.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,171.65x = 474,681,996,167.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,681,996,167.36/795,171.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,955.38

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