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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,227.86, 1,096,034.13 and 436,531.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,227.86, 1,096,034.13 and 436,531.86 is: 602,413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,227.86 : 1,096,034.13 = 436,531.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,227.86/1,096,034.13 = 436,531.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,227.86x = 1,096,034.13 × 436,531.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,227.86x = 478,453,817,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,453,817,392.38/794,227.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,413.79

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