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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,999.04, 1,088,798.40 and 431,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,999.04, 1,088,798.40 and 431,280 is: 595,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,999.04 : 1,088,798.40 = 431,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,999.04/1,088,798.40 = 431,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,999.04x = 1,088,798.40 × 431,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,999.04x = 469,576,973,952.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,576,973,952.00/788,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,155.32

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