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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,576.62, 1,089,624.34 and 427,007.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,576.62, 1,089,624.34 and 427,007.56 is: 589,275.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,576.62 : 1,089,624.34 = 427,007.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,576.62/1,089,624.34 = 427,007.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,576.62x = 1,089,624.34 × 427,007.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,576.62x = 465,277,830,740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,277,830,740.01/789,576.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,275.09

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