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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,223.66, 1,079,469.09 and 424,527.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,223.66, 1,079,469.09 and 424,527.66 is: 585,848.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,223.66 : 1,079,469.09 = 424,527.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,223.66/1,079,469.09 = 424,527.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,223.66x = 1,079,469.09 × 424,527.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,223.66x = 458,264,486,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,264,486,820.03/782,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,848.41

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