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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,042.74, 1,095,780.38 and 431,470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,042.74, 1,095,780.38 and 431,470.94 is: 595,430.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,042.74 : 1,095,780.38 = 431,470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,042.74/1,095,780.38 = 431,470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,042.74x = 1,095,780.38 × 431,470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,042.74x = 472,797,391,174.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,797,391,174.25/794,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,430.66

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