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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,848.95, 1,096,881.22 and 432,265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,848.95, 1,096,881.22 and 432,265.03 is: 596,520.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,848.95 : 1,096,881.22 = 432,265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,848.95/1,096,881.22 = 432,265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,848.95x = 1,096,881.22 × 432,265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,848.95x = 474,143,393,137.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,143,393,137.10/794,848.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,520.12

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