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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,265.76, 1,097,478.05 and 432,689.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,265.76, 1,097,478.05 and 432,689.92 is: 597,118.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,265.76 : 1,097,478.05 = 432,689.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,265.76/1,097,478.05 = 432,689.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,265.76x = 1,097,478.05 × 432,689.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,265.76x = 474,867,684,749.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,867,684,749.11/795,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,118.23

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