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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,413, 1,097,670.12 and 437,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,413, 1,097,670.12 and 437,717 is: 604,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,413 : 1,097,670.12 = 437,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,413/1,097,670.12 = 437,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,413x = 1,097,670.12 × 437,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,413x = 480,468,871,916.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,468,871,916.04/795,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,049.56

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