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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,143.32, 1,096,173.18 and 508,432.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,143.32, 1,096,173.18 and 508,432.92 is: 701,800.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,143.32 : 1,096,173.18 = 508,432.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,143.32/1,096,173.18 = 508,432.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,143.32x = 1,096,173.18 × 508,432.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,143.32x = 557,330,530,733.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,330,530,733.09/794,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,800.94

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