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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,692.42, 1,096,667.97 and 432,116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,692.42, 1,096,667.97 and 432,116.52 is: 596,316.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,692.42 : 1,096,667.97 = 432,116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,692.42/1,096,667.97 = 432,116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,692.42x = 1,096,667.97 × 432,116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,692.42x = 473,888,344,631.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,888,344,631.28/794,692.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,316.68

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