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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,181.94, 1,095,979.52 and 431,605.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,181.94, 1,095,979.52 and 431,605.79 is: 595,620.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,181.94 : 1,095,979.52 = 431,605.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,181.94/1,095,979.52 = 431,605.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,181.94x = 1,095,979.52 × 431,605.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,181.94x = 473,031,101,073.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,031,101,073.52/794,181.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,620.58

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