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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,542.37, 1,096,490.09 and 431,990.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,542.37, 1,096,490.09 and 431,990.62 is: 596,158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,542.37 : 1,096,490.09 = 431,990.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,542.37/1,096,490.09 = 431,990.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,542.37x = 1,096,490.09 × 431,990.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,542.37x = 473,673,432,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,673,432,141.71/794,542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,158.81

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