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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,872.50, 1,096,913.44 and 432,288.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,872.50, 1,096,913.44 and 432,288.55 is: 596,552.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,872.50 : 1,096,913.44 = 432,288.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,872.50/1,096,913.44 = 432,288.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,872.50x = 1,096,913.44 × 432,288.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,872.50x = 474,183,120,453.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,183,120,453.11/794,872.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,552.43

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