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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,358.32, 1,097,578.20 and 432,789.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,358.32, 1,097,578.20 and 432,789.36 is: 597,240.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,358.32 : 1,097,578.20 = 432,789.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,358.32/1,097,578.20 = 432,789.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,358.32x = 1,097,578.20 × 432,789.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,358.32x = 475,020,166,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,020,166,727.95/795,358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,240.46

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