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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,004.86, 1,095,733.40 and 431,428.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,004.86, 1,095,733.40 and 431,428.74 is: 595,375.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,004.86 : 1,095,733.40 = 431,428.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,004.86/1,095,733.40 = 431,428.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,004.86x = 1,095,733.40 × 431,428.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,004.86x = 472,730,878,166.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,730,878,166.92/794,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,375.29

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