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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,228.89, 1,096,043.15 and 431,653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,228.89, 1,096,043.15 and 431,653.72 is: 595,686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,228.89 : 1,096,043.15 = 431,653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,228.89/1,096,043.15 = 431,653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,228.89x = 1,096,043.15 × 431,653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,228.89x = 473,111,102,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,111,102,978.02/794,228.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,686.09

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