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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,279.87, 1,097,453.27 and 432,705.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,279.87, 1,097,453.27 and 432,705.11 is: 597,115.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,279.87 : 1,097,453.27 = 432,705.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,279.87/1,097,453.27 = 432,705.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,279.87x = 1,097,453.27 × 432,705.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,279.87x = 474,873,633,509.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,873,633,509.71/795,279.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,115.12

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