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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,287.72, 1,097,464.16 and 432,712.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,287.72, 1,097,464.16 and 432,712.98 is: 597,126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,287.72 : 1,097,464.16 = 432,712.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,287.72/1,097,464.16 = 432,712.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,287.72x = 1,097,464.16 × 432,712.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,287.72x = 474,886,988,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,886,988,198.58/795,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,126.01

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