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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,425.50, 1,097,687.38 and 437,729.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,425.50, 1,097,687.38 and 437,729.50 is: 604,066.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,425.50 : 1,097,687.38 = 437,729.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,425.50/1,097,687.38 = 437,729.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,425.50x = 1,097,687.38 × 437,729.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,425.50x = 480,490,148,003.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,490,148,003.71/795,425.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,066.81

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