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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,660.16, 1,179,007.02 and 430,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,660.16, 1,179,007.02 and 430,923 is: 646,667.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,660.16 : 1,179,007.02 = 430,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,660.16/1,179,007.02 = 430,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,660.16x = 1,179,007.02 × 430,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,660.16x = 508,061,242,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,061,242,079.46/785,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646,667.95

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