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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,329, 1,081,000.50 and 425,633

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,329, 1,081,000.50 and 425,633 is: 587,377.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,329 : 1,081,000.50 = 425,633 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,329/1,081,000.50 = 425,633/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,329x = 1,081,000.50 × 425,633
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,329x = 460,109,485,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,109,485,816.50/783,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,377.06

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