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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,275.90, 1,097,447.87 and 432,701.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,275.90, 1,097,447.87 and 432,701.17 is: 597,109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,275.90 : 1,097,447.87 = 432,701.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,275.90/1,097,447.87 = 432,701.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,275.90x = 1,097,447.87 × 432,701.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,275.90x = 474,866,975,701.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,866,975,701.14/795,275.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,109.73

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