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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,324.60, 1,187,497.20 and 436,593.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,324.60, 1,187,497.20 and 436,593.20 is: 655,171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,324.60 : 1,187,497.20 = 436,593.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,324.60/1,187,497.20 = 436,593.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,324.60x = 1,187,497.20 × 436,593.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,324.60x = 518,453,202,539.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,453,202,539.04/791,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655,171.35

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