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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,829.85, 1,096,859.76 and 432,252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,829.85, 1,096,859.76 and 432,252.74 is: 596,505.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,829.85 : 1,096,859.76 = 432,252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,829.85/1,096,859.76 = 432,252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,829.85x = 1,096,859.76 × 432,252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,829.85x = 474,120,636,655.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,120,636,655.74/794,829.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,505.83

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