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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,411.60, 1,180,492.20 and 432,117.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,411.60, 1,180,492.20 and 432,117.60 is: 648,657.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,411.60 : 1,180,492.20 = 432,117.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,411.60/1,180,492.20 = 432,117.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,411.60x = 1,180,492.20 × 432,117.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,411.60x = 510,111,456,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,111,456,282.72/786,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648,657.09

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