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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,873.50, 1,096,914.82 and 432,289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,873.50, 1,096,914.82 and 432,289.56 is: 596,553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,873.50 : 1,096,914.82 = 432,289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,873.50/1,096,914.82 = 432,289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,873.50x = 1,096,914.82 × 432,289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,873.50x = 474,184,824,895.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,184,824,895.28/794,873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,553.82

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