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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,916, 1,096,986.96 and 432,339.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,916, 1,096,986.96 and 432,339.84 is: 596,630.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,916 : 1,096,986.96 = 432,339.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,916/1,096,986.96 = 432,339.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,916x = 1,096,986.96 × 432,339.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,916x = 474,271,166,768.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,271,166,768.49/794,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,630.55

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