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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,915.31, 1,096,972.41 and 432,331.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,915.31, 1,096,972.41 and 432,331.38 is: 596,611.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,915.31 : 1,096,972.41 = 432,331.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,915.31/1,096,972.41 = 432,331.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,915.31x = 1,096,972.41 × 432,331.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,915.31x = 474,255,595,837.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,255,595,837.23/794,915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,611.48

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