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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,622.78, 1,096,566.53 and 432,055.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,622.78, 1,096,566.53 and 432,055.78 is: 596,229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,622.78 : 1,096,566.53 = 432,055.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,622.78/1,096,566.53 = 432,055.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,622.78x = 1,096,566.53 × 432,055.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,622.78x = 473,777,902,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,777,902,539.35/794,622.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,229.95

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