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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,883.28, 1,095,571.32 and 431,314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,883.28, 1,095,571.32 and 431,314.32 is: 595,220.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,883.28 : 1,095,571.32 = 431,314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,883.28/1,095,571.32 = 431,314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,883.28x = 1,095,571.32 × 431,314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,883.28x = 472,535,598,897.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,535,598,897.30/793,883.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,220.50

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