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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,467.42, 1,083,959.49 and 436,640.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,467.42, 1,083,959.49 and 436,640.65 is: 602,572.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,467.42 : 1,083,959.49 = 436,640.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,467.42/1,083,959.49 = 436,640.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,467.42x = 1,083,959.49 × 436,640.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,467.42x = 473,300,776,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,300,776,287.27/785,467.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,572.13

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