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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,926.32, 1,097,012.43 and 432,358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,926.32, 1,097,012.43 and 432,358.08 is: 596,661.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,926.32 : 1,097,012.43 = 432,358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,926.32/1,097,012.43 = 432,358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,926.32x = 1,097,012.43 × 432,358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,926.32x = 474,302,187,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,302,187,970.93/794,926.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,661.82

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