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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,173.16, 1,097,313.94 and 432,587.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,173.16, 1,097,313.94 and 432,587.72 is: 596,957.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,173.16 : 1,097,313.94 = 432,587.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,173.16/1,097,313.94 = 432,587.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,173.16x = 1,097,313.94 × 432,587.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,173.16x = 474,684,535,428.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,684,535,428.82/795,173.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,957.44

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