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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,061, 1,088,908.02 and 431,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,061, 1,088,908.02 and 431,365 is: 595,285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,061 : 1,088,908.02 = 431,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,061/1,088,908.02 = 431,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,061x = 1,088,908.02 × 431,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,061x = 469,716,808,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,716,808,047.30/789,061
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,285.80

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