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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,280.87, 1,096,118.73 and 431,704.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,280.87, 1,096,118.73 and 431,704.62 is: 595,758.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,280.87 : 1,096,118.73 = 431,704.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,280.87/1,096,118.73 = 431,704.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,280.87x = 1,096,118.73 × 431,704.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,280.87x = 473,199,519,809.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,199,519,809.53/794,280.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,758.42

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