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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,706, 1,092,623.40 and 434,079.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,706, 1,092,623.40 and 434,079.12 is: 599,067.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,706 : 1,092,623.40 = 434,079.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,706/1,092,623.40 = 434,079.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,706x = 1,092,623.40 × 434,079.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,706x = 474,285,003,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,285,003,963.41/791,706
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,067.08

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