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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,796.06, 1,096,823.79 and 432,223.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,796.06, 1,096,823.79 and 432,223.86 is: 596,471.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,796.06 : 1,096,823.79 = 432,223.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,796.06/1,096,823.79 = 432,223.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,796.06x = 1,096,823.79 × 432,223.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,796.06x = 474,073,412,253.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,073,412,253.63/794,796.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,471.77

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