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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,368.46, 1,097,599.25 and 432,786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,368.46, 1,097,599.25 and 432,786.08 is: 597,239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,368.46 : 1,097,599.25 = 432,786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,368.46/1,097,599.25 = 432,786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,368.46x = 1,097,599.25 × 432,786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,368.46x = 475,025,672,035.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,025,672,035.99/795,368.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,239.76

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