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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,423, 1,097,683.92 and 437,727

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,423, 1,097,683.92 and 437,727 is: 604,063.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,423 : 1,097,683.92 = 437,727 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,423/1,097,683.92 = 437,727/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,423x = 1,097,683.92 × 437,727
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,423x = 480,485,889,249.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,485,889,249.84/795,423
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,063.36

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