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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,172.65, 1,097,313.25 and 432,587.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,172.65, 1,097,313.25 and 432,587.22 is: 596,956.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,172.65 : 1,097,313.25 = 432,587.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,172.65/1,097,313.25 = 432,587.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,172.65x = 1,097,313.25 × 432,587.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,172.65x = 474,683,688,286.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,683,688,286.67/795,172.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,956.76

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