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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,710, 1,092,628.92 and 434,083.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,710, 1,092,628.92 and 434,083.12 is: 599,072.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,710 : 1,092,628.92 = 434,083.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,710/1,092,628.92 = 434,083.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,710x = 1,092,628.92 × 434,083.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,710x = 474,291,770,595.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,291,770,595.83/791,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,072.60

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