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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,813.52, 1,096,863.24 and 432,259.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,813.52, 1,096,863.24 and 432,259.92 is: 596,529.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,813.52 : 1,096,863.24 = 432,259.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,813.52/1,096,863.24 = 432,259.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,813.52x = 1,096,863.24 × 432,259.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,813.52x = 474,130,016,373.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,130,016,373.34/794,813.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,529.88

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