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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,801.50, 1,081,654.71 and 426,105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,801.50, 1,081,654.71 and 426,105.50 is: 588,030.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,801.50 : 1,081,654.71 = 426,105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,801.50/1,081,654.71 = 426,105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,801.50x = 1,081,654.71 × 426,105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,801.50x = 460,899,021,031.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,899,021,031.91/783,801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,030.29

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