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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,669.61, 1,096,657.74 and 432,095.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,669.61, 1,096,657.74 and 432,095.91 is: 596,299.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,669.61 : 1,096,657.74 = 432,095.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,669.61/1,096,657.74 = 432,095.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,669.61x = 1,096,657.74 × 432,095.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,669.61x = 473,861,324,123.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,861,324,123.84/794,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,299.79

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