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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,435.60, 1,097,714.34 and 432,874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,435.60, 1,097,714.34 and 432,874.74 is: 597,374.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,435.60 : 1,097,714.34 = 432,874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,435.60/1,097,714.34 = 432,874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,435.60x = 1,097,714.34 × 432,874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,435.60x = 475,172,809,521.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,172,809,521.77/795,435.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,374.33

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