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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,484, 1,092,317.04 and 433,857.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,484, 1,092,317.04 and 433,857.12 is: 598,760.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,484 : 1,092,317.04 = 433,857.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,484/1,092,317.04 = 433,857.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,484x = 1,092,317.04 × 433,857.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,484x = 473,909,525,101.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,909,525,101.33/791,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,760.71

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