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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,282.39, 1,097,456.85 and 432,707.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,282.39, 1,097,456.85 and 432,707.72 is: 597,118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,282.39 : 1,097,456.85 = 432,707.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,282.39/1,097,456.85 = 432,707.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,282.39x = 1,097,456.85 × 432,707.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,282.39x = 474,878,045,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,878,045,874.60/795,282.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,118.77

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