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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,640.52, 1,095,231.96 and 431,071.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,640.52, 1,095,231.96 and 431,071.46 is: 594,882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,640.52 : 1,095,231.96 = 431,071.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,640.52/1,095,231.96 = 431,071.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,640.52x = 1,095,231.96 × 431,071.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,640.52x = 472,123,242,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,123,242,773.94/793,640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,882.98

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