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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,694, 1,092,606.84 and 434,067.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,694, 1,092,606.84 and 434,067.12 is: 599,050.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,694 : 1,092,606.84 = 434,067.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,694/1,092,606.84 = 434,067.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,694x = 1,092,606.84 × 434,067.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,694x = 474,264,704,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,264,704,331.10/791,694
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,050.52

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