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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,621.81, 1,096,565.17 and 432,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,621.81, 1,096,565.17 and 432,054.80 is: 596,228.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,621.81 : 1,096,565.17 = 432,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,621.81/1,096,565.17 = 432,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,621.81x = 1,096,565.17 × 432,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,621.81x = 473,776,239,728.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,776,239,728.49/794,621.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,228.59

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