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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,887.56, 1,096,934.13 and 432,303.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,887.56, 1,096,934.13 and 432,303.62 is: 596,573.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,887.56 : 1,096,934.13 = 432,303.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,887.56/1,096,934.13 = 432,303.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,887.56x = 1,096,934.13 × 432,303.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,887.56x = 474,208,589,815.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,208,589,815.88/794,887.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,573.17

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