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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,403.80, 1,097,668.80 and 432,838.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,403.80, 1,097,668.80 and 432,838.08 is: 597,322.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,403.80 : 1,097,668.80 = 432,838.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,403.80/1,097,668.80 = 432,838.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,403.80x = 1,097,668.80 × 432,838.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,403.80x = 475,112,855,867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,112,855,867.90/795,403.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,322.84

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