Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,579.12, 1,096,540.68 and 432,027.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 794,579.12, 1,096,540.68 and 432,027.44 is: 596,209.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
794,579.12 : 1,096,540.68 = 432,027.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
794,579.12/1,096,540.68 = 432,027.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
794,579.12x = 1,096,540.68 × 432,027.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
794,579.12x = 473,735,662,836.26 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 473,735,662,836.26/794,579.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 596,209.55
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