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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,420, 1,097,679.78 and 437,724

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,420, 1,097,679.78 and 437,724 is: 604,059.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,420 : 1,097,679.78 = 437,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,420/1,097,679.78 = 437,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,420x = 1,097,679.78 × 437,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,420x = 480,480,784,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,480,784,020.72/795,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,059.22

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