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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,240.58, 1,191,072.48 and 434,677.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,240.58, 1,191,072.48 and 434,677.17 is: 651,857.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,240.58 : 1,191,072.48 = 434,677.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,240.58/1,191,072.48 = 434,677.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,240.58x = 1,191,072.48 × 434,677.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,240.58x = 517,732,017,707.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,732,017,707.76/794,240.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,857.92

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