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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,281.87, 1,096,120.11 and 431,705.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,281.87, 1,096,120.11 and 431,705.62 is: 595,759.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,281.87 : 1,096,120.11 = 431,705.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,281.87/1,096,120.11 = 431,705.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,281.87x = 1,096,120.11 × 431,705.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,281.87x = 473,201,211,682.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,201,211,682.02/794,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,759.80

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