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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,607.08, 1,089,654.60 and 427,031.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,607.08, 1,089,654.60 and 427,031.37 is: 589,301.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,607.08 : 1,089,654.60 = 427,031.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,607.08/1,089,654.60 = 427,031.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,607.08x = 1,089,654.60 × 427,031.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,607.08x = 465,316,696,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,316,696,664.80/789,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,301.58

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