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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,278, 1,094,723.64 and 435,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,278, 1,094,723.64 and 435,582 is: 601,103.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,278 : 1,094,723.64 = 435,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,278/1,094,723.64 = 435,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,278x = 1,094,723.64 × 435,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,278x = 476,841,912,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,841,912,558.48/793,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,103.16

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