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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,587.38, 1,095,158.61 and 431,018.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,587.38, 1,095,158.61 and 431,018.31 is: 594,809.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,587.38 : 1,095,158.61 = 431,018.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,587.38/1,095,158.61 = 431,018.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,587.38x = 1,095,158.61 × 431,018.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,587.38x = 472,033,417,370.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,033,417,370.99/793,587.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,809.64

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