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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,457.50, 1,089,477.27 and 431,761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,457.50, 1,089,477.27 and 431,761.50 is: 595,845.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,457.50 : 1,089,477.27 = 431,761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,457.50/1,089,477.27 = 431,761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,457.50x = 1,089,477.27 × 431,761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,457.50x = 470,394,340,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,394,340,311.11/789,457.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595,845.05

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