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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,290.40, 1,097,467.88 and 432,715.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,290.40, 1,097,467.88 and 432,715.72 is: 597,129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,290.40 : 1,097,467.88 = 432,715.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,290.40/1,097,467.88 = 432,715.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,290.40x = 1,097,467.88 × 432,715.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,290.40x = 474,891,603,871.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,891,603,871.07/795,290.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,129.81

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