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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,230.62, 1,096,046.74 and 431,654.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,230.62, 1,096,046.74 and 431,654.50 is: 595,687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,230.62 : 1,096,046.74 = 431,654.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,230.62/1,096,046.74 = 431,654.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,230.62x = 1,096,046.74 × 431,654.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,230.62x = 473,113,509,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,113,509,440.96/794,230.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,687.83

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