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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,428.62, 1,097,714.57 and 432,875.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,428.62, 1,097,714.57 and 432,875.86 is: 597,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,428.62 : 1,097,714.57 = 432,875.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,428.62/1,097,714.57 = 432,875.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,428.62x = 1,097,714.57 × 432,875.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,428.62x = 475,174,138,523.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,174,138,523.28/795,428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,381.24

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