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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,224.39, 1,097,397.59 and 432,639.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,224.39, 1,097,397.59 and 432,639.95 is: 597,036.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,224.39 : 1,097,397.59 = 432,639.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,224.39/1,097,397.59 = 432,639.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,224.39x = 1,097,397.59 × 432,639.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,224.39x = 474,778,036,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,778,036,990.39/795,224.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,036.57

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