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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,436.02, 1,097,701.87 and 437,740.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,436.02, 1,097,701.87 and 437,740.02 is: 604,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,436.02 : 1,097,701.87 = 437,740.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,436.02/1,097,701.87 = 437,740.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,436.02x = 1,097,701.87 × 437,740.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,436.02x = 480,508,038,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,508,038,527.84/795,436.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604,081.32

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