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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,536.62, 1,096,482.16 and 431,984.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,536.62, 1,096,482.16 and 431,984.87 is: 596,150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,536.62 : 1,096,482.16 = 431,984.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,536.62/1,096,482.16 = 431,984.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,536.62x = 1,096,482.16 × 431,984.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,536.62x = 473,663,703,344.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,663,703,344.92/794,536.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,150.88

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