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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,371.27, 1,097,603.12 and 432,788.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,371.27, 1,097,603.12 and 432,788.88 is: 597,243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,371.27 : 1,097,603.12 = 432,788.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,371.27/1,097,603.12 = 432,788.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,371.27x = 1,097,603.12 × 432,788.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,371.27x = 475,030,424,989.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,030,424,989.31/795,371.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,243.63

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