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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,412.50, 1,089,415.17 and 431,716.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,412.50, 1,089,415.17 and 431,716.50 is: 595,782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,412.50 : 1,089,415.17 = 431,716.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,412.50/1,089,415.17 = 431,716.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,412.50x = 1,089,415.17 × 431,716.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,412.50x = 470,318,504,239.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,318,504,239.31/789,412.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,782.95

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