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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,811.52, 1,096,860.48 and 432,257.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,811.52, 1,096,860.48 and 432,257.92 is: 596,527.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,811.52 : 1,096,860.48 = 432,257.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,811.52/1,096,860.48 = 432,257.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,811.52x = 1,096,860.48 × 432,257.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,811.52x = 474,126,629,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,126,629,615.00/794,811.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,527.12

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