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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,615.77, 1,097,954.33 and 433,038.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,615.77, 1,097,954.33 and 433,038.76 is: 597,595.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,615.77 : 1,097,954.33 = 433,038.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,615.77/1,097,954.33 = 433,038.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,615.77x = 1,097,954.33 × 433,038.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,615.77x = 475,456,781,599.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,456,781,599.83/795,615.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,595.97

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