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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,574.92, 1,096,545.24 and 431,997.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,574.92, 1,096,545.24 and 431,997.67 is: 596,174.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,574.92 : 1,096,545.24 = 431,997.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,574.92/1,096,545.24 = 431,997.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,574.92x = 1,096,545.24 × 431,997.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,574.92x = 473,704,988,729.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,704,988,729.59/794,574.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,174.10

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