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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,717.73, 1,095,329.63 and 431,141.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,717.73, 1,095,329.63 and 431,141.88 is: 594,975.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,717.73 : 1,095,329.63 = 431,141.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,717.73/1,095,329.63 = 431,141.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,717.73x = 1,095,329.63 × 431,141.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,717.73x = 472,242,475,897.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,242,475,897.90/793,717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,975.34

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