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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,398.89, 1,096,281.05 and 431,828.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,398.89, 1,096,281.05 and 431,828.31 is: 595,928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,398.89 : 1,096,281.05 = 431,828.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,398.89/1,096,281.05 = 431,828.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,398.89x = 1,096,281.05 × 431,828.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,398.89x = 473,405,193,106.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,405,193,106.53/794,398.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,928.82

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