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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,381.87, 1,096,247.72 and 431,805.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,381.87, 1,096,247.72 and 431,805.72 is: 595,892.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,381.87 : 1,096,247.72 = 431,805.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,381.87/1,096,247.72 = 431,805.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,381.87x = 1,096,247.72 × 431,805.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,381.87x = 473,366,037,632.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,366,037,632.42/794,381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,892.29

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