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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,411, 1,097,667.36 and 437,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,411, 1,097,667.36 and 437,715 is: 604,046.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,411 : 1,097,667.36 = 437,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,411/1,097,667.36 = 437,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,411x = 1,097,667.36 × 437,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,411x = 480,465,468,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,465,468,482.40/795,411
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,046.80

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