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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,533.35, 1,096,477.66 and 431,981.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,533.35, 1,096,477.66 and 431,981.61 is: 596,146.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,533.35 : 1,096,477.66 = 431,981.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,533.35/1,096,477.66 = 431,981.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,533.35x = 1,096,477.66 × 431,981.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,533.35x = 473,658,181,324.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,658,181,324.02/794,533.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,146.38

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