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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,439.56, 1,096,347.96 and 431,887.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,439.56, 1,096,347.96 and 431,887.76 is: 596,016.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,439.56 : 1,096,347.96 = 431,887.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,439.56/1,096,347.96 = 431,887.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,439.56x = 1,096,347.96 × 431,887.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,439.56x = 473,499,264,624.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,499,264,624.97/794,439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,016.72

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