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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,277.89, 1,097,450.64 and 432,703.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,277.89, 1,097,450.64 and 432,703.22 is: 597,112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,277.89 : 1,097,450.64 = 432,703.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,277.89/1,097,450.64 = 432,703.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,277.89x = 1,097,450.64 × 432,703.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,277.89x = 474,870,420,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,870,420,231.81/795,277.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,112.56

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