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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,427.50, 1,097,690.14 and 437,731.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,427.50, 1,097,690.14 and 437,731.50 is: 604,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,427.50 : 1,097,690.14 = 437,731.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,427.50/1,097,690.14 = 437,731.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,427.50x = 1,097,690.14 × 437,731.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,427.50x = 480,493,551,517.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,493,551,517.41/795,427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,069.57

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