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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,641.88, 1,089,705.78 and 427,065.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,641.88, 1,089,705.78 and 427,065.73 is: 589,350.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,641.88 : 1,089,705.78 = 427,065.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,641.88/1,089,705.78 = 427,065.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,641.88x = 1,089,705.78 × 427,065.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,641.88x = 465,375,994,420.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,375,994,420.92/789,641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,350.70

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