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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,235.56, 795,259.88 and 431,746.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,235.56, 795,259.88 and 431,746.49 is: 596,887.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,235.56 : 795,259.88 = 431,746.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,235.56/795,259.88 = 431,746.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,235.56x = 795,259.88 × 431,746.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,235.56x = 343,350,655,692.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,350,655,692.79/575,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,887.05

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