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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,551.91, 1,096,503.18 and 432,000.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,551.91, 1,096,503.18 and 432,000.14 is: 596,171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,551.91 : 1,096,503.18 = 432,000.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,551.91/1,096,503.18 = 432,000.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,551.91x = 1,096,503.18 × 432,000.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,551.91x = 473,689,527,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,689,527,270.45/794,551.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,171.91

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