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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,319.60, 1,187,489.70 and 436,588.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,319.60, 1,187,489.70 and 436,588.20 is: 655,163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,319.60 : 1,187,489.70 = 436,588.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,319.60/1,187,489.70 = 436,588.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,319.60x = 1,187,489.70 × 436,588.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,319.60x = 518,443,990,641.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,443,990,641.54/791,319.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,163.84

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