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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,657.98, 1,096,641.71 and 432,084.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,657.98, 1,096,641.71 and 432,084.29 is: 596,283.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,657.98 : 1,096,641.71 = 432,084.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,657.98/1,096,641.71 = 432,084.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,657.98x = 1,096,641.71 × 432,084.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,657.98x = 473,841,648,626.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,841,648,626.42/794,657.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,283.76

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