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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,217.52, 1,096,028.64 and 431,641.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,217.52, 1,096,028.64 and 431,641.40 is: 595,669.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,217.52 : 1,096,028.64 = 431,641.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,217.52/1,096,028.64 = 431,641.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,217.52x = 1,096,028.64 × 431,641.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,217.52x = 473,091,336,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,091,336,609.70/794,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,669.73

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