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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,546.28, 1,096,495.56 and 431,994.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,546.28, 1,096,495.56 and 431,994.51 is: 596,164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,546.28 : 1,096,495.56 = 431,994.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,546.28/1,096,495.56 = 431,994.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,546.28x = 1,096,495.56 × 431,994.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,546.28x = 473,680,062,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,680,062,159.38/794,546.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,164.22

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