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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,828.85, 1,096,858.38 and 432,251.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,828.85, 1,096,858.38 and 432,251.74 is: 596,504.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,828.85 : 1,096,858.38 = 432,251.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,828.85/1,096,858.38 = 432,251.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,828.85x = 1,096,858.38 × 432,251.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,828.85x = 474,118,943,288.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,118,943,288.58/794,828.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,504.45

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