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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,870.74, 1,096,911.02 and 432,286.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,870.74, 1,096,911.02 and 432,286.80 is: 596,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,870.74 : 1,096,911.02 = 432,286.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,870.74/1,096,911.02 = 432,286.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,870.74x = 1,096,911.02 × 432,286.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,870.74x = 474,180,151,687.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,180,151,687.84/794,870.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,550.01

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