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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,587.44, 1,097,933.94 and 433,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,587.44, 1,097,933.94 and 433,034.78 is: 597,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,587.44 : 1,097,933.94 = 433,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,587.44/1,097,933.94 = 433,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,587.44x = 1,097,933.94 × 433,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,587.44x = 475,443,582,162.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,443,582,162.43/795,587.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,600.67

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