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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,998.50, 1,186,916.10 and 431,428.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,998.50, 1,186,916.10 and 431,428.94 is: 647,371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,998.50 : 1,186,916.10 = 431,428.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,998.50/1,186,916.10 = 431,428.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,998.50x = 1,186,916.10 × 431,428.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,998.50x = 512,069,954,891.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,069,954,891.93/790,998.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,371.59

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