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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,238.93, 795,264.53 and 431,749.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,238.93, 795,264.53 and 431,749.86 is: 596,891.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,238.93 : 795,264.53 = 431,749.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,238.93/795,264.53 = 431,749.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,238.93x = 795,264.53 × 431,749.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,238.93x = 343,355,347,331.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,355,347,331.72/575,238.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,891.71

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