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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,221.58, 1,096,025.78 and 431,646.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,221.58, 1,096,025.78 and 431,646.31 is: 595,671.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,221.58 : 1,096,025.78 = 431,646.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,221.58/1,096,025.78 = 431,646.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,221.58x = 1,096,025.78 × 431,646.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,221.58x = 473,095,483,601.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,095,483,601.87/794,221.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,671.91

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