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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,160.16, 1,083,521.20 and 427,464.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,160.16, 1,083,521.20 and 427,464.16 is: 589,900.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,160.16 : 1,083,521.20 = 427,464.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,160.16/1,083,521.20 = 427,464.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,160.16x = 1,083,521.20 × 427,464.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,160.16x = 463,166,479,600.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,166,479,600.19/785,160.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,900.64

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