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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,589.57, 1,095,161.51 and 431,020.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,589.57, 1,095,161.51 and 431,020.51 is: 594,812.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,589.57 : 1,095,161.51 = 431,020.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,589.57/1,095,161.51 = 431,020.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,589.57x = 1,095,161.51 × 431,020.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,589.57x = 472,037,072,572.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,037,072,572.57/793,589.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,812.60

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