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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,232.06, 1,096,047.43 and 431,656.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,232.06, 1,096,047.43 and 431,656.78 is: 595,690.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,232.06 : 1,096,047.43 = 431,656.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,232.06/1,096,047.43 = 431,656.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,232.06x = 1,096,047.43 × 431,656.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,232.06x = 473,116,298,880.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,116,298,880.84/794,232.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,690.26

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