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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,534.64, 1,096,478.96 and 431,982.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,534.64, 1,096,478.96 and 431,982.96 is: 596,147.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,534.64 : 1,096,478.96 = 431,982.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,534.64/1,096,478.96 = 431,982.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,534.64x = 1,096,478.96 × 431,982.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,534.64x = 473,660,224,558.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,660,224,558.61/794,534.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,147.98

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