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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,196.56, 1,097,376.02 and 432,623.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,196.56, 1,097,376.02 and 432,623.01 is: 597,022.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,196.56 : 1,097,376.02 = 432,623.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,196.56/1,097,376.02 = 432,623.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,196.56x = 1,097,376.02 × 432,623.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,196.56x = 474,750,120,448.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,750,120,448.60/795,196.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,022.35

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