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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,462.65, 1,096,312.93 and 431,883.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,462.65, 1,096,312.93 and 431,883.56 is: 595,974.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,462.65 : 1,096,312.93 = 431,883.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,462.65/1,096,312.93 = 431,883.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,462.65x = 1,096,312.93 × 431,883.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,462.65x = 473,479,532,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,479,532,743.50/794,462.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,974.57

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