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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,531.10, 1,182,171.45 and 433,237.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,531.10, 1,182,171.45 and 433,237.10 is: 650,336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,531.10 : 1,182,171.45 = 433,237.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,531.10/1,182,171.45 = 433,237.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,531.10x = 1,182,171.45 × 433,237.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,531.10x = 512,160,530,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,160,530,700.80/787,531.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,336.90

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