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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,329.50, 1,087,894.71 and 430,633.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,329.50, 1,087,894.71 and 430,633.50 is: 594,274.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,329.50 : 1,087,894.71 = 430,633.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,329.50/1,087,894.71 = 430,633.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,329.50x = 1,087,894.71 × 430,633.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,329.50x = 468,483,906,598.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,483,906,598.79/788,329.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,274.23

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