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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,875, 1,096,916.89 and 432,291.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,875, 1,096,916.89 and 432,291.06 is: 596,555.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,875 : 1,096,916.89 = 432,291.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,875/1,096,916.89 = 432,291.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,875x = 1,096,916.89 × 432,291.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,875x = 474,187,365,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,187,365,110.00/794,875
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,555.89

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