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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,005.86, 1,095,734.78 and 431,429.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,005.86, 1,095,734.78 and 431,429.74 is: 595,376.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,005.86 : 1,095,734.78 = 431,429.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,005.86/1,095,734.78 = 431,429.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,005.86x = 1,095,734.78 × 431,429.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,005.86x = 472,732,571,244.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,732,571,244.36/794,005.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,376.68

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