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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,611.72, 1,095,187.31 and 431,041.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,611.72, 1,095,187.31 and 431,041.63 is: 594,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,611.72 : 1,095,187.31 = 431,041.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,611.72/1,095,187.31 = 431,041.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,611.72x = 1,095,187.31 × 431,041.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,611.72x = 472,071,323,257.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,071,323,257.72/793,611.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,839.15

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