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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,360.82, 1,097,581.65 and 432,791.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,360.82, 1,097,581.65 and 432,791.86 is: 597,243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,360.82 : 1,097,581.65 = 432,791.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,360.82/1,097,581.65 = 432,791.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,360.82x = 1,097,581.65 × 432,791.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,360.82x = 475,024,403,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,024,403,805.37/795,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,243.91

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