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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,259.04, 1,097,468.72 and 432,683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,259.04, 1,097,468.72 and 432,683.14 is: 597,108.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,259.04 : 1,097,468.72 = 432,683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,259.04/1,097,468.72 = 432,683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,259.04x = 1,097,468.72 × 432,683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,259.04x = 474,856,214,898.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,856,214,898.16/795,259.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,108.86

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