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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,038.27, 1,095,779.72 and 431,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,038.27, 1,095,779.72 and 431,462.12 is: 595,421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,038.27 : 1,095,779.72 = 431,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,038.27/1,095,779.72 = 431,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,038.27x = 1,095,779.72 × 431,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,038.27x = 472,787,438,512.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,787,438,512.36/794,038.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,421.48

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