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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,451.16, 1,096,349.73 and 431,875.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,451.16, 1,096,349.73 and 431,875.72 is: 595,992.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,451.16 : 1,096,349.73 = 431,875.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,451.16/1,096,349.73 = 431,875.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,451.16x = 1,096,349.73 × 431,875.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,451.16x = 473,486,829,015.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,486,829,015.56/794,451.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,992.37

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