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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,231.14, 1,097,406.90 and 432,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,231.14, 1,097,406.90 and 432,646.72 is: 597,045.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,231.14 : 1,097,406.90 = 432,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,231.14/1,097,406.90 = 432,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,231.14x = 1,097,406.90 × 432,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,231.14x = 474,789,493,046.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,789,493,046.85/795,231.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,045.91

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