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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,871.50, 1,096,912.06 and 432,287.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,871.50, 1,096,912.06 and 432,287.55 is: 596,551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,871.50 : 1,096,912.06 = 432,287.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,871.50/1,096,912.06 = 432,287.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,871.50x = 1,096,912.06 × 432,287.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,871.50x = 474,181,425,902.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,181,425,902.13/794,871.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,551.05

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