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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,422.35, 1,089,403.61 and 426,846.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,422.35, 1,089,403.61 and 426,846.11 is: 589,048.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,422.35 : 1,089,403.61 = 426,846.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,422.35/1,089,403.61 = 426,846.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,422.35x = 1,089,403.61 × 426,846.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,422.35x = 465,007,696,939.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,007,696,939.08/789,422.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,048.05

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