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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,619, 1,096,578.27 and 432,045.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,619, 1,096,578.27 and 432,045.72 is: 596,225.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,619 : 1,096,578.27 = 432,045.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,619/1,096,578.27 = 432,045.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,619x = 1,096,578.27 × 432,045.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,619x = 473,771,948,198.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,771,948,198.50/794,619
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,225.30

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