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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,466, 1,088,083.08 and 430,770

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,466, 1,088,083.08 and 430,770 is: 594,462.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,466 : 1,088,083.08 = 430,770 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,466/1,088,083.08 = 430,770/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,466x = 1,088,083.08 × 430,770
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,466x = 468,713,548,371.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,713,548,371.60/788,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,462.60

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