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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,217.16, 1,096,015.62 and 431,635.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,217.16, 1,096,015.62 and 431,635.24 is: 595,654.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,217.16 : 1,096,015.62 = 431,635.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,217.16/1,096,015.62 = 431,635.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,217.16x = 1,096,015.62 × 431,635.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,217.16x = 473,078,965,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,078,965,182.45/794,217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,654.42

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