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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,523.60, 1,182,160.20 and 433,229.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,523.60, 1,182,160.20 and 433,229.60 is: 650,325.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,523.60 : 1,182,160.20 = 433,229.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,523.60/1,182,160.20 = 433,229.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,523.60x = 1,182,160.20 × 433,229.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,523.60x = 512,146,790,581.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,146,790,581.92/787,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,325.64

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