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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,594.56, 1,097,929.44 and 433,020.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,594.56, 1,097,929.44 and 433,020.72 is: 597,573.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,594.56 : 1,097,929.44 = 433,020.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,594.56/1,097,929.44 = 433,020.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,594.56x = 1,097,929.44 × 433,020.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,594.56x = 475,426,196,618.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,426,196,618.00/795,594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,573.46

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