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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,294, 1,097,505.72 and 437,598

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,294, 1,097,505.72 and 437,598 is: 603,885.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,294 : 1,097,505.72 = 437,598 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,294/1,097,505.72 = 437,598/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,294x = 1,097,505.72 × 437,598
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,294x = 480,266,308,060.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,266,308,060.56/795,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,885.24

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