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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,639.59, 1,088,323.20 and 426,063.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,639.59, 1,088,323.20 and 426,063.31 is: 587,967.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,639.59 : 1,088,323.20 = 426,063.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,639.59/1,088,323.20 = 426,063.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,639.59x = 1,088,323.20 × 426,063.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,639.59x = 463,694,584,941.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,694,584,941.79/788,639.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,967.67

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