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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,188.96, 1,097,363.38 and 432,612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,188.96, 1,097,363.38 and 432,612.74 is: 597,007.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,188.96 : 1,097,363.38 = 432,612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,188.96/1,097,363.38 = 432,612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,188.96x = 1,097,363.38 × 432,612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,188.96x = 474,733,378,597.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,733,378,597.46/795,188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,007.00

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