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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,769, 1,096,786.40 and 432,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,769, 1,096,786.40 and 432,196.80 is: 596,434.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,769 : 1,096,786.40 = 432,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,769/1,096,786.40 = 432,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,769x = 1,096,786.40 × 432,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,769x = 474,027,572,363.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,027,572,363.52/794,769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,434.40

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