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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,229.89, 1,096,044.53 and 431,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,229.89, 1,096,044.53 and 431,654.72 is: 595,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,229.89 : 1,096,044.53 = 431,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,229.89/1,096,044.53 = 431,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,229.89x = 1,096,044.53 × 431,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,229.89x = 473,112,794,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,112,794,704.68/794,229.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,687.47

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