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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,443.50, 1,083,912.03 and 427,747.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,443.50, 1,083,912.03 and 427,747.50 is: 590,291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,443.50 : 1,083,912.03 = 427,747.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,443.50/1,083,912.03 = 427,747.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,443.50x = 1,083,912.03 × 427,747.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,443.50x = 463,640,661,052.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,640,661,052.43/785,443.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,291.55

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