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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,229.95, 1,097,405.26 and 432,645.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,229.95, 1,097,405.26 and 432,645.53 is: 597,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,229.95 : 1,097,405.26 = 432,645.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,229.95/1,097,405.26 = 432,645.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,229.95x = 1,097,405.26 × 432,645.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,229.95x = 474,787,480,337.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,787,480,337.49/795,229.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,044.26

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