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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,424.50, 1,097,685.99 and 437,728.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,424.50, 1,097,685.99 and 437,728.50 is: 604,065.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,424.50 : 1,097,685.99 = 437,728.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,424.50/1,097,685.99 = 437,728.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,424.50x = 1,097,685.99 × 437,728.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,424.50x = 480,488,441,873.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,488,441,873.72/795,424.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,065.43

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