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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,703, 1,092,619.26 and 434,076.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,703, 1,092,619.26 and 434,076.12 is: 599,062.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,703 : 1,092,619.26 = 434,076.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,703/1,092,619.26 = 434,076.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,703x = 1,092,619.26 × 434,076.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,703x = 474,279,929,018.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,279,929,018.07/791,703
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,062.94

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