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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,572.92, 1,096,542.48 and 431,995.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,572.92, 1,096,542.48 and 431,995.67 is: 596,171.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,572.92 : 1,096,542.48 = 431,995.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,572.92/1,096,542.48 = 431,995.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,572.92x = 1,096,542.48 × 431,995.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,572.92x = 473,701,597,848.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,701,597,848.35/794,572.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,171.33

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