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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,027.40, 1,184,124.30 and 522,699.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,027.40, 1,184,124.30 and 522,699.40 is: 784,435.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,027.40 : 1,184,124.30 = 522,699.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,027.40/1,184,124.30 = 522,699.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,027.40x = 1,184,124.30 × 522,699.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,027.40x = 618,941,061,135.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,941,061,135.42/789,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784,435.45

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