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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,175.16, 1,097,316.70 and 432,589.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,175.16, 1,097,316.70 and 432,589.72 is: 596,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,175.16 : 1,097,316.70 = 432,589.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,175.16/1,097,316.70 = 432,589.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,175.16x = 1,097,316.70 × 432,589.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,175.16x = 474,687,924,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,687,924,004.32/795,175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,960.20

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