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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,427.92, 1,097,713.43 and 432,874.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,427.92, 1,097,713.43 and 432,874.75 is: 597,379.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,427.92 : 1,097,713.43 = 432,874.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,427.92/1,097,713.43 = 432,874.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,427.92x = 1,097,713.43 × 432,874.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,427.92x = 475,172,424,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,172,424,418.52/795,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,379.62

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