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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,321.11, 1,087,882.87 and 425,745.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,321.11, 1,087,882.87 and 425,745.05 is: 587,528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,321.11 : 1,087,882.87 = 425,745.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,321.11/1,087,882.87 = 425,745.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,321.11x = 1,087,882.87 × 425,745.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,321.11x = 463,160,746,882.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,160,746,882.29/788,321.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,528.03

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