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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,511.40, 1,097,798.34 and 432,935.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,511.40, 1,097,798.34 and 432,935.72 is: 597,447.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,511.40 : 1,097,798.34 = 432,935.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,511.40/1,097,798.34 = 432,935.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,511.40x = 1,097,798.34 × 432,935.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,511.40x = 475,276,114,742.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,276,114,742.71/795,511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,447.27

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