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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,735.92, 1,087,070.04 and 430,039.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,735.92, 1,087,070.04 and 430,039.92 is: 593,452.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,735.92 : 1,087,070.04 = 430,039.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,735.92/1,087,070.04 = 430,039.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,735.92x = 1,087,070.04 × 430,039.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,735.92x = 467,483,513,036.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,483,513,036.00/787,735.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,452.07

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