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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,231.72, 1,096,047.01 and 431,656.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,231.72, 1,096,047.01 and 431,656.50 is: 595,689.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,231.72 : 1,096,047.01 = 431,656.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,231.72/1,096,047.01 = 431,656.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,231.72x = 1,096,047.01 × 431,656.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,231.72x = 473,115,816,172.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,115,816,172.07/794,231.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,689.90

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