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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,871.24, 1,096,911.71 and 432,287.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,871.24, 1,096,911.71 and 432,287.30 is: 596,550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,871.24 : 1,096,911.71 = 432,287.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,871.24/1,096,911.71 = 432,287.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,871.24x = 1,096,911.71 × 432,287.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,871.24x = 474,180,995,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,180,995,969.72/794,871.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,550.70

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