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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,998, 1,186,915.35 and 431,428.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,998, 1,186,915.35 and 431,428.44 is: 647,370.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,998 : 1,186,915.35 = 431,428.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,998/1,186,915.35 = 431,428.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,998x = 1,186,915.35 × 431,428.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,998x = 512,069,037,862.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,069,037,862.55/790,998
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,370.84

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