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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,597.14, 1,095,171.96 and 431,024.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,597.14, 1,095,171.96 and 431,024.40 is: 594,817.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,597.14 : 1,095,171.96 = 431,024.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,597.14/1,095,171.96 = 431,024.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,597.14x = 1,095,171.96 × 431,024.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,597.14x = 472,045,836,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,045,836,955.82/793,597.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,817.97

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