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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189,901.58, 1,785,561.53 and 431,802.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189,901.58, 1,785,561.53 and 431,802.20 is: 647,960.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189,901.58 : 1,785,561.53 = 431,802.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189,901.58/1,785,561.53 = 431,802.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189,901.58x = 1,785,561.53 × 431,802.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189,901.58x = 771,009,396,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,009,396,889.37/1,189,901.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647,960.65

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