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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,284.28, 1,096,123.40 and 431,708.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,284.28, 1,096,123.40 and 431,708.03 is: 595,763.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,284.28 : 1,096,123.40 = 431,708.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,284.28/1,096,123.40 = 431,708.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,284.28x = 1,096,123.40 × 431,708.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,284.28x = 473,205,266,011.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,205,266,011.75/794,284.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,763.11

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