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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,397.08, 1,097,625.89 and 432,812.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,397.08, 1,097,625.89 and 432,812.54 is: 597,269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,397.08 : 1,097,625.89 = 432,812.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,397.08/1,097,625.89 = 432,812.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,397.08x = 1,097,625.89 × 432,812.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,397.08x = 475,066,241,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,066,241,768.47/795,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,269.28

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