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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,426.13, 1,097,711.13 and 432,873.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,426.13, 1,097,711.13 and 432,873.37 is: 597,377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,426.13 : 1,097,711.13 = 432,873.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,426.13/1,097,711.13 = 432,873.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,426.13x = 1,097,711.13 × 432,873.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,426.13x = 475,169,916,129.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,169,916,129.61/795,426.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,377.81

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