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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,297, 1,097,509.86 and 437,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,297, 1,097,509.86 and 437,601 is: 603,889.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,297 : 1,097,509.86 = 437,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,297/1,097,509.86 = 437,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,297x = 1,097,509.86 × 437,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,297x = 480,271,412,245.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,271,412,245.86/795,297
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,889.38

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