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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,985.64, 1,095,686.88 and 431,415.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,985.64, 1,095,686.88 and 431,415.06 is: 595,345.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,985.64 : 1,095,686.88 = 431,415.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,985.64/1,095,686.88 = 431,415.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,985.64x = 1,095,686.88 × 431,415.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,985.64x = 472,695,821,076.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,695,821,076.41/793,985.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,345.55

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