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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 794,242.58, 1,191,075.48 and 434,679.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 794,242.58, 1,191,075.48 and 434,679.18 is: 651,860.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    794,242.58 : 1,191,075.48 = 434,679.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    794,242.58/1,191,075.48 = 434,679.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    794,242.58x = 1,191,075.48 × 434,679.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    794,242.58x = 517,735,712,964.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,735,712,964.51/794,242.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,860.94

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