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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,996.88, 1,095,720.59 and 431,421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,996.88, 1,095,720.59 and 431,421.75 is: 595,364.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,996.88 : 1,095,720.59 = 431,421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,996.88/1,095,720.59 = 431,421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,996.88x = 1,095,720.59 × 431,421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,996.88x = 472,717,692,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,717,692,291.72/793,996.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,364.68

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