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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,389, 1,096,269.54 and 431,813.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,389, 1,096,269.54 and 431,813.56 is: 595,909.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,389 : 1,096,269.54 = 431,813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,389/1,096,269.54 = 431,813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,389x = 1,096,269.54 × 431,813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,389x = 473,384,052,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,384,052,786.96/794,389
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,909.63

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