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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,370.59, 1,097,602.17 and 432,788.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,370.59, 1,097,602.17 and 432,788.21 is: 597,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,370.59 : 1,097,602.17 = 432,788.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,370.59/1,097,602.17 = 432,788.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,370.59x = 1,097,602.17 × 432,788.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,370.59x = 475,029,278,446.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,029,278,446.42/795,370.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,242.70

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