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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793,889, 1,095,566.82 and 436,193

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793,889, 1,095,566.82 and 436,193 is: 601,946.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793,889 : 1,095,566.82 = 436,193 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793,889/1,095,566.82 = 436,193/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793,889x = 1,095,566.82 × 436,193
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793,889x = 477,878,577,916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,878,577,916.26/793,889
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601,946.34

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