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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,099.52, 1,079,297.32 and 424,403.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,099.52, 1,079,297.32 and 424,403.52 is: 585,676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,099.52 : 1,079,297.32 = 424,403.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,099.52/1,079,297.32 = 424,403.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,099.52x = 1,079,297.32 × 424,403.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,099.52x = 458,057,581,734.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,057,581,734.57/782,099.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,676.85

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