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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,527.60, 1,182,166.20 and 433,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,527.60, 1,182,166.20 and 433,233.60 is: 650,331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,527.60 : 1,182,166.20 = 433,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,527.60/1,182,166.20 = 433,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,527.60x = 1,182,166.20 × 433,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,527.60x = 512,154,118,624.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,154,118,624.32/787,527.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,331.64

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