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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,523.84, 1,096,464.12 and 431,972.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,523.84, 1,096,464.12 and 431,972.16 is: 596,133.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,523.84 : 1,096,464.12 = 431,972.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,523.84/1,096,464.12 = 431,972.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,523.84x = 1,096,464.12 × 431,972.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,523.84x = 473,641,974,278.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,641,974,278.90/794,523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,133.12

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