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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 795,616.78, 1,097,955.72 and 433,039.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 795,616.78, 1,097,955.72 and 433,039.76 is: 597,597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    795,616.78 : 1,097,955.72 = 433,039.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    795,616.78/1,097,955.72 = 433,039.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    795,616.78x = 1,097,955.72 × 433,039.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    795,616.78x = 475,458,481,479.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,458,481,479.43/795,616.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,597.35

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