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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,202.50, 1,087,723.78 and 430,506.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,202.50, 1,087,723.78 and 430,506.50 is: 594,101.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,202.50 : 1,087,723.78 = 430,506.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,202.50/1,087,723.78 = 430,506.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,202.50x = 1,087,723.78 × 430,506.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,202.50x = 468,272,157,494.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,272,157,494.57/788,202.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,101.33

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