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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,640.42, 1,089,703.78 and 427,064.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,640.42, 1,089,703.78 and 427,064.28 is: 589,348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,640.42 : 1,089,703.78 = 427,064.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,640.42/1,089,703.78 = 427,064.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,640.42x = 1,089,703.78 × 427,064.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,640.42x = 465,373,558,856.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,373,558,856.85/789,640.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,348.70

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