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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,280.89, 1,097,454.78 and 432,706.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,280.89, 1,097,454.78 and 432,706.20 is: 597,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,280.89 : 1,097,454.78 = 432,706.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,280.89/1,097,454.78 = 432,706.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,280.89x = 1,097,454.78 × 432,706.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,280.89x = 474,875,487,525.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,875,487,525.64/795,280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,116.68

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