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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,238.12, 1,097,416.54 and 432,653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,238.12, 1,097,416.54 and 432,653.72 is: 597,055.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,238.12 : 1,097,416.54 = 432,653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,238.12/1,097,416.54 = 432,653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,238.12x = 1,097,416.54 × 432,653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,238.12x = 474,801,348,420.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,801,348,420.53/795,238.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,055.57

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