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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,901.58, 1,095,578.31 and 431,328.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,901.58, 1,095,578.31 and 431,328.42 is: 595,230.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,901.58 : 1,095,578.31 = 431,328.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,901.58/1,095,578.31 = 431,328.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,901.58x = 1,095,578.31 × 431,328.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,901.58x = 472,554,061,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,554,061,438.57/793,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,230.03

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