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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,718.32, 1,096,716.98 and 432,139.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,718.32, 1,096,716.98 and 432,139.57 is: 596,355.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,718.32 : 1,096,716.98 = 432,139.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,718.32/1,096,716.98 = 432,139.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,718.32x = 1,096,716.98 × 432,139.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,718.32x = 473,934,799,246.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,934,799,246.41/794,718.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,355.70

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