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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,259.32, 1,183,337.90 and 404,260.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,259.32, 1,183,337.90 and 404,260.43 is: 606,108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,259.32 : 1,183,337.90 = 404,260.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,259.32/1,183,337.90 = 404,260.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,259.32x = 1,183,337.90 × 404,260.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,259.32x = 478,376,680,351.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,376,680,351.31/789,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606,108.37

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