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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,434.24, 1,181,672.46 and 432,695.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,434.24, 1,181,672.46 and 432,695.28 is: 649,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,434.24 : 1,181,672.46 = 432,695.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,434.24/1,181,672.46 = 432,695.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,434.24x = 1,181,672.46 × 432,695.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,434.24x = 511,304,095,947.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,304,095,947.99/787,434.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649,329.26

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