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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 780,988.61, 1,170,145.59 and 426,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 780,988.61, 1,170,145.59 and 426,251.54 is: 638,647.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    780,988.61 : 1,170,145.59 = 426,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    780,988.61/1,170,145.59 = 426,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    780,988.61x = 1,170,145.59 × 426,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    780,988.61x = 498,776,353,910.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,776,353,910.98/780,988.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,647.42

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