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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,082.32, 1,095,832.77 and 431,505.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,082.32, 1,095,832.77 and 431,505.32 is: 595,476.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,082.32 : 1,095,832.77 = 431,505.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,082.32/1,095,832.77 = 431,505.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,082.32x = 1,095,832.77 × 431,505.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,082.32x = 472,857,664,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,857,664,606.17/794,082.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,476.89

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