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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,714.50, 1,092,635.13 and 434,087.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,714.50, 1,092,635.13 and 434,087.62 is: 599,078.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,714.50 : 1,092,635.13 = 434,087.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,714.50/1,092,635.13 = 434,087.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,714.50x = 1,092,635.13 × 434,087.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,714.50x = 474,299,383,110.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,299,383,110.09/791,714.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,078.81

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