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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,718.57, 1,095,351.38 and 431,142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,718.57, 1,095,351.38 and 431,142.32 is: 594,987.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,718.57 : 1,095,351.38 = 431,142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,718.57/1,095,351.38 = 431,142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,718.57x = 1,095,351.38 × 431,142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,718.57x = 472,252,335,188.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,252,335,188.40/793,718.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,987.13

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