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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,445.16, 1,097,737.38 and 432,892.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,445.16, 1,097,737.38 and 432,892.40 is: 597,404.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,445.16 : 1,097,737.38 = 432,892.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,445.16/1,097,737.38 = 432,892.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,445.16x = 1,097,737.38 × 432,892.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,445.16x = 475,202,168,997.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,202,168,997.91/795,445.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,404.06

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