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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,400.10, 1,086,611.85 and 429,704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,400.10, 1,086,611.85 and 429,704.10 is: 592,991.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,400.10 : 1,086,611.85 = 429,704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,400.10/1,086,611.85 = 429,704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,400.10x = 1,086,611.85 × 429,704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,400.10x = 466,921,567,053.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,921,567,053.59/787,400.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,991.50

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