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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,669.96, 1,096,636.91 and 432,093.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,669.96, 1,096,636.91 and 432,093.96 is: 596,285.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,669.96 : 1,096,636.91 = 432,093.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,669.96/1,096,636.91 = 432,093.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,669.96x = 1,096,636.91 × 432,093.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,669.96x = 473,850,182,963.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,850,182,963.59/794,669.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,285.51

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