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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,827.85, 1,096,857 and 432,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,827.85, 1,096,857 and 432,250.74 is: 596,503.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,827.85 : 1,096,857 = 432,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,827.85/1,096,857 = 432,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,827.85x = 1,096,857 × 432,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,827.85x = 474,117,249,924.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,117,249,924.18/794,827.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,503.07

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