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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,534.60, 1,182,176.70 and 433,240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,534.60, 1,182,176.70 and 433,240.60 is: 650,342.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,534.60 : 1,182,176.70 = 433,240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,534.60/1,182,176.70 = 433,240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,534.60x = 1,182,176.70 × 433,240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,534.60x = 512,166,942,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,166,942,814.02/787,534.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,342.15

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