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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,884.16, 1,091,420.40 and 433,188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,884.16, 1,091,420.40 and 433,188.16 is: 597,799.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,884.16 : 1,091,420.40 = 433,188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,884.16/1,091,420.40 = 433,188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,884.16x = 1,091,420.40 × 433,188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,884.16x = 472,790,394,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,790,394,862.46/790,884.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597,799.80

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