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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,441.88, 1,087,005.68 and 529,468.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,441.88, 1,087,005.68 and 529,468.35 is: 730,892.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,441.88 : 1,087,005.68 = 529,468.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,441.88/1,087,005.68 = 529,468.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,441.88x = 1,087,005.68 × 529,468.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,441.88x = 575,535,101,182.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,535,101,182.89/787,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,892.17

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