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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,060, 1,088,906.64 and 431,364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,060, 1,088,906.64 and 431,364 is: 595,284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,060 : 1,088,906.64 = 431,364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,060/1,088,906.64 = 431,364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,060x = 1,088,906.64 × 431,364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,060x = 469,715,123,856.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,715,123,856.96/789,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,284.42

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