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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,148.37, 1,095,931.77 and 431,572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,148.37, 1,095,931.77 and 431,572.24 is: 595,573.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,148.37 : 1,095,931.77 = 431,572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,148.37/1,095,931.77 = 431,572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,148.37x = 1,095,931.77 × 431,572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,148.37x = 472,973,728,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,973,728,617.58/794,148.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,573.50

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