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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,978.29, 1,095,694.10 and 431,403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,978.29, 1,095,694.10 and 431,403.08 is: 595,338.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,978.29 : 1,095,694.10 = 431,403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,978.29/1,095,694.10 = 431,403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,978.29x = 1,095,694.10 × 431,403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,978.29x = 472,685,803,460.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,685,803,460.10/793,978.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,338.45

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