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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,393, 1,097,642.52 and 437,697

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,393, 1,097,642.52 and 437,697 is: 604,021.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,393 : 1,097,642.52 = 437,697 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,393/1,097,642.52 = 437,697/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,393x = 1,097,642.52 × 437,697
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,393x = 480,434,838,076.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,434,838,076.44/795,393
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,021.96

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