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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,300, 1,097,514 and 437,604

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,300, 1,097,514 and 437,604 is: 603,893.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,300 : 1,097,514 = 437,604 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,300/1,097,514 = 437,604/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,300x = 1,097,514 × 437,604
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,300x = 480,276,516,456
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,276,516,456/795,300
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,893.52

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