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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,415, 1,089,418.62 and 431,719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,415, 1,089,418.62 and 431,719 is: 595,786.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,415 : 1,089,418.62 = 431,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,415/1,089,418.62 = 431,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,415x = 1,089,418.62 × 431,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,415x = 470,322,717,207.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,322,717,207.78/789,415
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,786.40

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