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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,387.50, 1,081,081.59 and 425,691.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,387.50, 1,081,081.59 and 425,691.50 is: 587,457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,387.50 : 1,081,081.59 = 425,691.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,387.50/1,081,081.59 = 425,691.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,387.50x = 1,081,081.59 × 425,691.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,387.50x = 460,207,243,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,207,243,669.49/783,387.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,457.99

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