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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,768, 1,096,785.02 and 432,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,768, 1,096,785.02 and 432,195.80 is: 596,433.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,768 : 1,096,785.02 = 432,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,768/1,096,785.02 = 432,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,768x = 1,096,785.02 × 432,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,768x = 474,025,879,146.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,025,879,146.92/794,768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,433.02

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