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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,641.43, 1,095,233.21 and 431,072.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,641.43, 1,095,233.21 and 431,072.37 is: 594,884.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,641.43 : 1,095,233.21 = 431,072.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,641.43/1,095,233.21 = 431,072.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,641.43x = 1,095,233.21 × 431,072.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,641.43x = 472,124,775,537.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,124,775,537.41/793,641.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,884.24

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