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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,538.74, 1,089,563.93 and 426,962.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,538.74, 1,089,563.93 and 426,962.58 is: 589,208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,538.74 : 1,089,563.93 = 426,962.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,538.74/1,089,563.93 = 426,962.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,538.74x = 1,089,563.93 × 426,962.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,538.74x = 465,203,022,008.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,203,022,008.17/789,538.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,208.61

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