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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,230.89, 1,096,045.91 and 431,655.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,230.89, 1,096,045.91 and 431,655.72 is: 595,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,230.89 : 1,096,045.91 = 431,655.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,230.89/1,096,045.91 = 431,655.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,230.89x = 1,096,045.91 × 431,655.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,230.89x = 473,114,486,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,114,486,434.11/794,230.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,688.85

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