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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,717.57, 1,095,350 and 431,141.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,717.57, 1,095,350 and 431,141.32 is: 594,985.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,717.57 : 1,095,350 = 431,141.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,717.57/1,095,350 = 431,141.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,717.57x = 1,095,350 × 431,141.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,717.57x = 472,250,644,862
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,250,644,862/793,717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,985.75

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