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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,105.12, 1,088,973.17 and 426,536.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,105.12, 1,088,973.17 and 426,536.06 is: 588,624.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,105.12 : 1,088,973.17 = 426,536.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,105.12/1,088,973.17 = 426,536.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,105.12x = 1,088,973.17 × 426,536.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,105.12x = 464,486,317,799.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,486,317,799.96/789,105.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,624.13

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