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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,533.14, 1,096,476.89 and 431,981.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,533.14, 1,096,476.89 and 431,981.46 is: 596,145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,533.14 : 1,096,476.89 = 431,981.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,533.14/1,096,476.89 = 431,981.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,533.14x = 1,096,476.89 × 431,981.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,533.14x = 473,657,685,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,657,685,638.55/794,533.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,145.91

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