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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,716.62, 1,096,702.95 and 432,140.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,716.62, 1,096,702.95 and 432,140.70 is: 596,350.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,716.62 : 1,096,702.95 = 432,140.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,716.62/1,096,702.95 = 432,140.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,716.62x = 1,096,702.95 × 432,140.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,716.62x = 473,929,980,505.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,929,980,505.07/794,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,350.91

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