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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,431.46, 1,097,718.30 and 432,878.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,431.46, 1,097,718.30 and 432,878.30 is: 597,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,431.46 : 1,097,718.30 = 432,878.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,431.46/1,097,718.30 = 432,878.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,431.46x = 1,097,718.30 × 432,878.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,431.46x = 475,178,426,094.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,178,426,094.30/795,431.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,384.50

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