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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,033.60, 1,182,675.60 and 434,302.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,033.60, 1,182,675.60 and 434,302.20 is: 650,971.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,033.60 : 1,182,675.60 = 434,302.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,033.60/1,182,675.60 = 434,302.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,033.60x = 1,182,675.60 × 434,302.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,033.60x = 513,638,614,966.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,638,614,966.32/789,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,971.79

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