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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,830.85, 1,096,861.14 and 432,253.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,830.85, 1,096,861.14 and 432,253.74 is: 596,507.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,830.85 : 1,096,861.14 = 432,253.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,830.85/1,096,861.14 = 432,253.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,830.85x = 1,096,861.14 × 432,253.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,830.85x = 474,122,330,025.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,122,330,025.66/794,830.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,507.21

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