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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,511.79, 1,097,785.20 and 432,927.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,511.79, 1,097,785.20 and 432,927.84 is: 597,428.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,511.79 : 1,097,785.20 = 432,927.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,511.79/1,097,785.20 = 432,927.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,511.79x = 1,097,785.20 × 432,927.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,511.79x = 475,261,775,419.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,261,775,419.97/795,511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,428.96

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