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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 575,243.43, 795,270.74 and 431,754.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 575,243.43, 795,270.74 and 431,754.36 is: 596,897.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    575,243.43 : 795,270.74 = 431,754.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    575,243.43/795,270.74 = 431,754.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    575,243.43x = 795,270.74 × 431,754.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    575,243.43x = 343,361,607,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,361,607,216.66/575,243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,897.92

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