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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,712.39, 1,095,343.49 and 431,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,712.39, 1,095,343.49 and 431,157 is: 595,007.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,712.39 : 1,095,343.49 = 431,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,712.39/1,095,343.49 = 431,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,712.39x = 1,095,343.49 × 431,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,712.39x = 472,265,013,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,265,013,117.93/793,712.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,007.74

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