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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,573.92, 1,096,543.86 and 431,996.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,573.92, 1,096,543.86 and 431,996.67 is: 596,172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,573.92 : 1,096,543.86 = 431,996.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,573.92/1,096,543.86 = 431,996.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,573.92x = 1,096,543.86 × 431,996.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,573.92x = 473,703,296,028.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,703,296,028.95/794,573.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,172.72

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