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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,997.29, 1,095,722.94 and 431,421.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,997.29, 1,095,722.94 and 431,421.15 is: 595,364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,997.29 : 1,095,722.94 = 431,421.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,997.29/1,095,722.94 = 431,421.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,997.29x = 1,095,722.94 × 431,421.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,997.29x = 472,718,050,856.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,718,050,856.18/793,997.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,364.82

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