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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,568.94, 1,096,526.64 and 432,017.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,568.94, 1,096,526.64 and 432,017.14 is: 596,195.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,568.94 : 1,096,526.64 = 432,017.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,568.94/1,096,526.64 = 432,017.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,568.94x = 1,096,526.64 × 432,017.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,568.94x = 473,718,302,946.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,718,302,946.61/794,568.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,195.34

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