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