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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,301.97, 1,097,521.45 and 432,728.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,301.97, 1,097,521.45 and 432,728.35 is: 597,167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,301.97 : 1,097,521.45 = 432,728.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,301.97/1,097,521.45 = 432,728.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,301.97x = 1,097,521.45 × 432,728.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,301.97x = 474,928,642,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,928,642,322.48/795,301.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,167.70

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