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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,547, 1,096,474.86 and 436,851

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,547, 1,096,474.86 and 436,851 is: 602,854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,547 : 1,096,474.86 = 436,851 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,547/1,096,474.86 = 436,851/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,547x = 1,096,474.86 × 436,851
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,547x = 478,996,139,065.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,996,139,065.86/794,547
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,854.38

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