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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,589.97, 1,097,914.08 and 433,016.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,589.97, 1,097,914.08 and 433,016.42 is: 597,562.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,589.97 : 1,097,914.08 = 433,016.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,589.97/1,097,914.08 = 433,016.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,589.97x = 1,097,914.08 × 433,016.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,589.97x = 475,414,818,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,414,818,087.72/795,589.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,562.61

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