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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,799.40, 1,186,986.42 and 435,980.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,799.40, 1,186,986.42 and 435,980.52 is: 654,404.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,799.40 : 1,186,986.42 = 435,980.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,799.40/1,186,986.42 = 435,980.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,799.40x = 1,186,986.42 × 435,980.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,799.40x = 517,502,956,624.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,502,956,624.54/790,799.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,404.84

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