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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,512.40, 1,097,799.72 and 432,936.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,512.40, 1,097,799.72 and 432,936.72 is: 597,448.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,512.40 : 1,097,799.72 = 432,936.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,512.40/1,097,799.72 = 432,936.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,512.40x = 1,097,799.72 × 432,936.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,512.40x = 475,277,809,993.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,277,809,993.72/795,512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,448.65

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