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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,539.86, 1,096,486.62 and 431,988.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,539.86, 1,096,486.62 and 431,988.10 is: 596,155.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,539.86 : 1,096,486.62 = 431,988.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,539.86/1,096,486.62 = 431,988.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,539.86x = 1,096,486.62 × 431,988.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,539.86x = 473,669,171,649.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,669,171,649.22/794,539.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,155.33

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