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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,814, 1,088,563.32 and 431,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,814, 1,088,563.32 and 431,118 is: 594,942.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,814 : 1,088,563.32 = 431,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,814/1,088,563.32 = 431,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,814x = 1,088,563.32 × 431,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,814x = 469,299,241,391.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,299,241,391.76/788,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,942.84

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