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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,536.35, 1,096,481.79 and 431,984.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,536.35, 1,096,481.79 and 431,984.61 is: 596,150.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,536.35 : 1,096,481.79 = 431,984.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,536.35/1,096,481.79 = 431,984.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,536.35x = 1,096,481.79 × 431,984.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,536.35x = 473,663,258,425.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,663,258,425.25/794,536.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,150.52

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