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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,278.88, 1,096,115.96 and 431,702.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,278.88, 1,096,115.96 and 431,702.63 is: 595,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,278.88 : 1,096,115.96 = 431,702.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,278.88/1,096,115.96 = 431,702.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,278.88x = 1,096,115.96 × 431,702.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,278.88x = 473,196,142,716.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,196,142,716.98/794,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,755.67

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