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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,207.72, 1,079,446.80 and 424,511.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,207.72, 1,079,446.80 and 424,511.72 is: 585,826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,207.72 : 1,079,446.80 = 424,511.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,207.72/1,079,446.80 = 424,511.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,207.72x = 1,079,446.80 × 424,511.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,207.72x = 458,237,817,716.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,237,817,716.50/782,207.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,826.25

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