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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,587.12, 1,095,158.24 and 431,018.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,587.12, 1,095,158.24 and 431,018.06 is: 594,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,587.12 : 1,095,158.24 = 431,018.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,587.12/1,095,158.24 = 431,018.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,587.12x = 1,095,158.24 × 431,018.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,587.12x = 472,032,973,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,032,973,983.25/793,587.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,809.27

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