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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,287.08, 1,090,554.34 and 432,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,287.08, 1,090,554.34 and 432,521.96 is: 596,857.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,287.08 : 1,090,554.34 = 432,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,287.08/1,090,554.34 = 432,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,287.08x = 1,090,554.34 × 432,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,287.08x = 471,688,700,623.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,688,700,623.31/790,287.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,857.41

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