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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,291.88, 1,096,129.45 and 431,715.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,291.88, 1,096,129.45 and 431,715.65 is: 595,771.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,291.88 : 1,096,129.45 = 431,715.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,291.88/1,096,129.45 = 431,715.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,291.88x = 1,096,129.45 × 431,715.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,291.88x = 473,216,233,049.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,216,233,049.89/794,291.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,771.21

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