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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,450.26, 1,183,701.12 and 362,451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,450.26, 1,183,701.12 and 362,451.74 is: 543,459.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,450.26 : 1,183,701.12 = 362,451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,450.26/1,183,701.12 = 362,451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,450.26x = 1,183,701.12 × 362,451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,450.26x = 429,034,530,583.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,034,530,583.95/789,450.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543,459.86

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