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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,799.92, 1,096,831.28 and 432,227.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,799.92, 1,096,831.28 and 432,227.28 is: 596,477.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,799.92 : 1,096,831.28 = 432,227.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,799.92/1,096,831.28 = 432,227.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,799.92x = 1,096,831.28 × 432,227.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,799.92x = 474,080,400,773.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,080,400,773.32/794,799.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,477.67

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