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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,268, 1,091,949.84 and 433,564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,268, 1,091,949.84 and 433,564.32 is: 598,318.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,268 : 1,091,949.84 = 433,564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,268/1,091,949.84 = 433,564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,268x = 1,091,949.84 × 433,564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,268x = 473,430,489,853.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,430,489,853.71/791,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,318.76

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