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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,846.40, 1,096,900.92 and 432,277.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,846.40, 1,096,900.92 and 432,277.44 is: 596,549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,846.40 : 1,096,900.92 = 432,277.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,846.40/1,096,900.92 = 432,277.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,846.40x = 1,096,900.92 × 432,277.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,846.40x = 474,165,521,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,165,521,631.25/794,846.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,549.88

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