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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,302, 1,097,516.76 and 437,606

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,302, 1,097,516.76 and 437,606 is: 603,896.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,302 : 1,097,516.76 = 437,606 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,302/1,097,516.76 = 437,606/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,302x = 1,097,516.76 × 437,606
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,302x = 480,279,919,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,279,919,276.56/795,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603,896.28

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