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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,589.56, 1,095,161.50 and 431,020.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,589.56, 1,095,161.50 and 431,020.50 is: 594,812.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,589.56 : 1,095,161.50 = 431,020.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,589.56/1,095,161.50 = 431,020.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,589.56x = 1,095,161.50 × 431,020.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,589.56x = 472,037,057,310.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,037,057,310.75/793,589.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,812.58

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