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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,236.56, 795,261.26 and 431,747.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,236.56, 795,261.26 and 431,747.49 is: 596,888.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,236.56 : 795,261.26 = 431,747.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,236.56/795,261.26 = 431,747.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,236.56x = 795,261.26 × 431,747.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,236.56x = 343,352,052,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,352,052,899.24/575,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,888.44

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