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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,277.39, 1,097,449.95 and 432,702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,277.39, 1,097,449.95 and 432,702.70 is: 597,111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,277.39 : 1,097,449.95 = 432,702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,277.39/1,097,449.95 = 432,702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,277.39x = 1,097,449.95 × 432,702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,277.39x = 474,869,556,479.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,869,556,479.87/795,277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,111.85

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