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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,761.27, 1,096,783.94 and 432,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,761.27, 1,096,783.94 and 432,195.80 is: 596,437.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,761.27 : 1,096,783.94 = 432,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,761.27/1,096,783.94 = 432,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,761.27x = 1,096,783.94 × 432,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,761.27x = 474,025,414,141.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,025,414,141.43/794,761.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,437.49

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