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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,411.40, 1,186,394.70 and 391,502.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,411.40, 1,186,394.70 and 391,502.60 is: 587,639.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,411.40 : 1,186,394.70 = 391,502.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,411.40/1,186,394.70 = 391,502.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,411.40x = 1,186,394.70 × 391,502.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,411.40x = 464,476,609,676.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,476,609,676.22/790,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,639.06

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