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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,955.71, 1,095,663.37 and 431,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,955.71, 1,095,663.37 and 431,382.50 is: 595,310.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,955.71 : 1,095,663.37 = 431,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,955.71/1,095,663.37 = 431,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,955.71x = 1,095,663.37 × 431,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,955.71x = 472,650,003,709.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,650,003,709.03/793,955.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,310.29

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