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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,283.52, 1,096,117.77 and 431,707.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,283.52, 1,096,117.77 and 431,707.48 is: 595,759.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,283.52 : 1,096,117.77 = 431,707.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,283.52/1,096,117.77 = 431,707.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,283.52x = 1,096,117.77 × 431,707.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,283.52x = 473,202,240,269.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,202,240,269.92/794,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,759.86

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