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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,503.21, 1,097,773.40 and 432,919.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,503.21, 1,097,773.40 and 432,919.29 is: 597,417.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,503.21 : 1,097,773.40 = 432,919.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,503.21/1,097,773.40 = 432,919.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,503.21x = 1,097,773.40 × 432,919.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,503.21x = 475,247,280,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,247,280,400.32/795,503.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,417.17

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