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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,509.85, 1,096,444.80 and 431,958.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,509.85, 1,096,444.80 and 431,958.17 is: 596,113.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,509.85 : 1,096,444.80 = 431,958.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,509.85/1,096,444.80 = 431,958.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,509.85x = 1,096,444.80 × 431,958.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,509.85x = 473,618,283,831.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,618,283,831.79/794,509.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,113.80

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