Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,278.16, 1,097,450.98 and 432,703.42
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 795,278.16, 1,097,450.98 and 432,703.42 is: 597,112.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
795,278.16 : 1,097,450.98 = 432,703.42 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
795,278.16/1,097,450.98 = 432,703.42/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
795,278.16x = 1,097,450.98 × 432,703.42 - Step 4: Simplify right side
795,278.16x = 474,870,788,502.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 474,870,788,502.97/795,278.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 597,112.82
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