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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,989.70, 1,182,901.35 and 434,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,989.70, 1,182,901.35 and 434,404.10 is: 651,285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,989.70 : 1,182,901.35 = 434,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,989.70/1,182,901.35 = 434,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,989.70x = 1,182,901.35 × 434,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,989.70x = 513,857,196,335.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,857,196,335.54/788,989.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 651,285.05

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