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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,572.99, 1,096,542.56 and 431,995.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,572.99, 1,096,542.56 and 431,995.72 is: 596,171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,572.99 : 1,096,542.56 = 431,995.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,572.99/1,096,542.56 = 431,995.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,572.99x = 1,096,542.56 × 431,995.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,572.99x = 473,701,692,717.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,701,692,717.84/794,572.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,171.40

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