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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,586.94, 1,096,551.48 and 432,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,586.94, 1,096,551.48 and 432,035.14 is: 596,220.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,586.94 : 1,096,551.48 = 432,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,586.94/1,096,551.48 = 432,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,586.94x = 1,096,551.48 × 432,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,586.94x = 473,748,772,179.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,748,772,179.01/794,586.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,220.18

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