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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,537.87, 1,096,483.89 and 431,986.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,537.87, 1,096,483.89 and 431,986.13 is: 596,152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,537.87 : 1,096,483.89 = 431,986.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,537.87/1,096,483.89 = 431,986.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,537.87x = 1,096,483.89 × 431,986.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,537.87x = 473,665,826,766.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,665,826,766.03/794,537.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,152.62

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