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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,711.39, 1,095,342.11 and 431,156

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,711.39, 1,095,342.11 and 431,156 is: 595,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,711.39 : 1,095,342.11 = 431,156 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,711.39/1,095,342.11 = 431,156/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,711.39x = 1,095,342.11 × 431,156
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,711.39x = 472,263,322,779.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,263,322,779.16/793,711.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,006.36

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