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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787,923.92, 1,087,333.32 and 430,227.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787,923.92, 1,087,333.32 and 430,227.92 is: 593,713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787,923.92 : 1,087,333.32 = 430,227.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787,923.92/1,087,333.32 = 430,227.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787,923.92x = 1,087,333.32 × 430,227.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787,923.92x = 467,801,152,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,801,152,610.29/787,923.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593,713.61

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