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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,286.98, 1,097,463.12 and 432,712.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,286.98, 1,097,463.12 and 432,712.23 is: 597,124.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,286.98 : 1,097,463.12 = 432,712.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,286.98/1,097,463.12 = 432,712.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,286.98x = 1,097,463.12 × 432,712.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,286.98x = 474,885,713,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,885,713,997.96/795,286.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,124.97

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