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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,870.87, 1,096,911.20 and 432,286.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,870.87, 1,096,911.20 and 432,286.92 is: 596,550.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,870.87 : 1,096,911.20 = 432,286.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,870.87/1,096,911.20 = 432,286.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,870.87x = 1,096,911.20 × 432,286.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,870.87x = 474,180,362,000.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,180,362,000.07/794,870.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,550.19

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