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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,279.40, 1,097,452.70 and 432,704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,279.40, 1,097,452.70 and 432,704.70 is: 597,114.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,279.40 : 1,097,452.70 = 432,704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,279.40/1,097,452.70 = 432,704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,279.40x = 1,097,452.70 × 432,704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,279.40x = 474,872,941,317.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,872,941,317.69/795,279.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,114.60

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