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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 791,718, 1,092,639.96 and 434,091.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 791,718, 1,092,639.96 and 434,091.12 is: 599,083.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    791,718 : 1,092,639.96 = 434,091.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    791,718/1,092,639.96 = 434,091.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    791,718x = 1,092,639.96 × 434,091.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    791,718x = 474,305,303,993.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,305,303,993.16/791,718
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,083.64

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