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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,236.12, 1,097,413.78 and 432,651.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,236.12, 1,097,413.78 and 432,651.72 is: 597,052.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,236.12 : 1,097,413.78 = 432,651.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,236.12/1,097,413.78 = 432,651.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,236.12x = 1,097,413.78 × 432,651.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,236.12x = 474,797,959,468.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,797,959,468.70/795,236.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,052.81

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