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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,861.62, 1,096,898.43 and 432,277.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,861.62, 1,096,898.43 and 432,277.63 is: 596,537.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,861.62 : 1,096,898.43 = 432,277.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,861.62/1,096,898.43 = 432,277.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,861.62x = 1,096,898.43 × 432,277.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,861.62x = 474,164,653,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,164,653,671.12/794,861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,537.36

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