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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,605.58, 1,089,652.53 and 427,029.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,605.58, 1,089,652.53 and 427,029.81 is: 589,299.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,605.58 : 1,089,652.53 = 427,029.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,605.58/1,089,652.53 = 427,029.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,605.58x = 1,089,652.53 × 427,029.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,605.58x = 465,314,112,851.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,314,112,851.92/789,605.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,299.42

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