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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,403.80, 1,097,667.45 and 432,837.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,403.80, 1,097,667.45 and 432,837.47 is: 597,321.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,403.80 : 1,097,667.45 = 432,837.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,403.80/1,097,667.45 = 432,837.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,403.80x = 1,097,667.45 × 432,837.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,403.80x = 475,111,604,703.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,111,604,703.52/795,403.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,321.27

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