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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,269.50, 1,087,816.23 and 430,573.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,269.50, 1,087,816.23 and 430,573.50 is: 594,193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,269.50 : 1,087,816.23 = 430,573.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,269.50/1,087,816.23 = 430,573.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,269.50x = 1,087,816.23 × 430,573.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,269.50x = 468,384,841,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,384,841,507.91/788,269.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,193.79

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