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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,013.60, 1,185,996.24 and 436,197.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,013.60, 1,185,996.24 and 436,197.60 is: 654,007.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,013.60 : 1,185,996.24 = 436,197.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,013.60/1,185,996.24 = 436,197.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,013.60x = 1,185,996.24 × 436,197.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,013.60x = 517,328,713,497.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,328,713,497.02/791,013.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654,007.36

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