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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,424.37, 1,097,708.70 and 432,871.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,424.37, 1,097,708.70 and 432,871.61 is: 597,375.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,424.37 : 1,097,708.70 = 432,871.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,424.37/1,097,708.70 = 432,871.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,424.37x = 1,097,708.70 × 432,871.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,424.37x = 475,166,926,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,166,926,791.46/795,424.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,375.37

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