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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,573.62, 1,089,620.20 and 427,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,573.62, 1,089,620.20 and 427,004.56 is: 589,270.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,573.62 : 1,089,620.20 = 427,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,573.62/1,089,620.20 = 427,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,573.62x = 1,089,620.20 × 427,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,573.62x = 465,272,795,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,272,795,963.89/789,573.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,270.95

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