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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,230.95, 1,097,406.64 and 432,646.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,230.95, 1,097,406.64 and 432,646.53 is: 597,045.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,230.95 : 1,097,406.64 = 432,646.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,230.95/1,097,406.64 = 432,646.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,230.95x = 1,097,406.64 × 432,646.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,230.95x = 474,789,174,794.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,789,174,794.96/795,230.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,045.64

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