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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,699.21, 1,095,314.87 and 431,129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,699.21, 1,095,314.87 and 431,129.12 is: 594,963.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,699.21 : 1,095,314.87 = 431,129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,699.21/1,095,314.87 = 431,129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,699.21x = 1,095,314.87 × 431,129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,699.21x = 472,222,134,429.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,222,134,429.32/793,699.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,963.60

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