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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,405.98, 1,097,683.32 and 432,853.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,405.98, 1,097,683.32 and 432,853.20 is: 597,349.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,405.98 : 1,097,683.32 = 432,853.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,405.98/1,097,683.32 = 432,853.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,405.98x = 1,097,683.32 × 432,853.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,405.98x = 475,135,742,685.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,135,742,685.28/795,405.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,349.98

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