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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,231.52, 1,096,038.18 and 431,654.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,231.52, 1,096,038.18 and 431,654.28 is: 595,682.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,231.52 : 1,096,038.18 = 431,654.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,231.52/1,096,038.18 = 431,654.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,231.52x = 1,096,038.18 × 431,654.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,231.52x = 473,109,571,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,109,571,440.41/794,231.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,682.19

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