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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,293, 1,096,124.36 and 436,597

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,293, 1,096,124.36 and 436,597 is: 602,503.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,293 : 1,096,124.36 = 436,597 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,293/1,096,124.36 = 436,597/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,293x = 1,096,124.36 × 436,597
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,293x = 478,564,607,202.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,564,607,202.92/794,293
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,503.87

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