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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,192.96, 1,097,368.89 and 432,616.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,192.96, 1,097,368.89 and 432,616.74 is: 597,012.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,192.96 : 1,097,368.89 = 432,616.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,192.96/1,097,368.89 = 432,616.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,192.96x = 1,097,368.89 × 432,616.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,192.96x = 474,740,151,769.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,740,151,769.22/795,192.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,012.52

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