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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,264, 1,097,487.36 and 437,568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,264, 1,097,487.36 and 437,568 is: 603,856.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,264 : 1,097,487.36 = 437,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,264/1,097,487.36 = 437,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,264x = 1,097,487.36 × 437,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,264x = 480,225,349,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,225,349,140.48/795,264
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,856.52

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