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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,534.90, 1,096,479.30 and 431,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,534.90, 1,096,479.30 and 431,983.22 is: 596,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,534.90 : 1,096,479.30 = 431,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,534.90/1,096,479.30 = 431,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,534.90x = 1,096,479.30 × 431,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,534.90x = 473,660,658,677.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,660,658,677.35/794,534.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,148.34

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