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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,291.69, 1,087,842.48 and 425,715.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,291.69, 1,087,842.48 and 425,715.57 is: 587,487.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,291.69 : 1,087,842.48 = 425,715.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,291.69/1,087,842.48 = 425,715.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,291.69x = 1,087,842.48 × 425,715.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,291.69x = 463,111,481,443.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,111,481,443.41/788,291.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,487.46

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