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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,423.73, 1,089,405.52 and 426,847.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,423.73, 1,089,405.52 and 426,847.50 is: 589,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,423.73 : 1,089,405.52 = 426,847.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,423.73/1,089,405.52 = 426,847.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,423.73x = 1,089,405.52 × 426,847.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,423.73x = 465,010,019,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,010,019,146.49/789,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,049.96

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