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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,541, 1,096,466.58 and 436,845

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,541, 1,096,466.58 and 436,845 is: 602,846.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,541 : 1,096,466.58 = 436,845 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,541/1,096,466.58 = 436,845/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,541x = 1,096,466.58 × 436,845
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,541x = 478,985,943,140.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,985,943,140.10/794,541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,846.10

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