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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,231.22, 1,096,046.32 and 431,656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,231.22, 1,096,046.32 and 431,656 is: 595,689.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,231.22 : 1,096,046.32 = 431,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,231.22/1,096,046.32 = 431,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,231.22x = 1,096,046.32 × 431,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,231.22x = 473,114,970,305.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,114,970,305.92/794,231.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,689.21

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