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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,218.16, 1,096,017 and 431,636.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,218.16, 1,096,017 and 431,636.24 is: 595,655.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,218.16 : 1,096,017 = 431,636.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,218.16/1,096,017 = 431,636.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,218.16x = 1,096,017 × 431,636.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,218.16x = 473,080,656,856.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,080,656,856.08/794,218.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,655.80

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