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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,216.62, 1,096,027.40 and 431,640.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,216.62, 1,096,027.40 and 431,640.49 is: 595,668.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,216.62 : 1,096,027.40 = 431,640.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,216.62/1,096,027.40 = 431,640.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,216.62x = 1,096,027.40 × 431,640.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,216.62x = 473,089,803,989.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,089,803,989.43/794,216.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,668.48

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