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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,233.82, 1,096,049.86 and 431,658.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,233.82, 1,096,049.86 and 431,658.54 is: 595,692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,233.82 : 1,096,049.86 = 431,658.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,233.82/1,096,049.86 = 431,658.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,233.82x = 1,096,049.86 × 431,658.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,233.82x = 473,119,281,255.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,119,281,255.66/794,233.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,692.69

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