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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,446.80, 1,089,435.81 and 426,869.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,446.80, 1,089,435.81 and 426,869.79 is: 589,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,446.80 : 1,089,435.81 = 426,869.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,446.80/1,089,435.81 = 426,869.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,446.80x = 1,089,435.81 × 426,869.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,446.80x = 465,047,233,243.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,047,233,243.18/789,446.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,079.89

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