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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,284.53, 1,096,123.74 and 431,708.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,284.53, 1,096,123.74 and 431,708.28 is: 595,763.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,284.53 : 1,096,123.74 = 431,708.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,284.53/1,096,123.74 = 431,708.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,284.53x = 1,096,123.74 × 431,708.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,284.53x = 473,205,694,462.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,205,694,462.57/794,284.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,763.45

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