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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,315.42, 1,097,502.36 and 432,740.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,315.42, 1,097,502.36 and 432,740.76 is: 597,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,315.42 : 1,097,502.36 = 432,740.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,315.42/1,097,502.36 = 432,740.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,315.42x = 1,097,502.36 × 432,740.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,315.42x = 474,934,005,368.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,934,005,368.19/795,315.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,164.34

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