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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,535.62, 1,096,480.78 and 431,983.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,535.62, 1,096,480.78 and 431,983.87 is: 596,149.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,535.62 : 1,096,480.78 = 431,983.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,535.62/1,096,480.78 = 431,983.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,535.62x = 1,096,480.78 × 431,983.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,535.62x = 473,662,006,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,662,006,903.86/794,535.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,149.50

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