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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,762.27, 1,096,785.32 and 432,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,762.27, 1,096,785.32 and 432,196.80 is: 596,438.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,762.27 : 1,096,785.32 = 432,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,762.27/1,096,785.32 = 432,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,762.27x = 1,096,785.32 × 432,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,762.27x = 474,027,105,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,027,105,590.98/794,762.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,438.86

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