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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,715, 1,092,635.82 and 434,088.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,715, 1,092,635.82 and 434,088.12 is: 599,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,715 : 1,092,635.82 = 434,088.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,715/1,092,635.82 = 434,088.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,715x = 1,092,635.82 × 434,088.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,715x = 474,300,228,948.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,300,228,948.46/791,715
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,079.50

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