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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,355.32, 1,097,574.06 and 432,786.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,355.32, 1,097,574.06 and 432,786.36 is: 597,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,355.32 : 1,097,574.06 = 432,786.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,355.32/1,097,574.06 = 432,786.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,355.32x = 1,097,574.06 × 432,786.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,355.32x = 475,015,082,257.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,015,082,257.82/795,355.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,236.32

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