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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 792,472, 1,093,630.56 and 434,776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 792,472, 1,093,630.56 and 434,776 is: 600,001.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    792,472 : 1,093,630.56 = 434,776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    792,472/1,093,630.56 = 434,776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    792,472x = 1,093,630.56 × 434,776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    792,472x = 475,484,320,354.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,484,320,354.56/792,472
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,001.41

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