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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,659.20, 1,089,726.24 and 427,083.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,659.20, 1,089,726.24 and 427,083.49 is: 589,373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,659.20 : 1,089,726.24 = 427,083.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,659.20/1,089,726.24 = 427,083.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,659.20x = 1,089,726.24 × 427,083.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,659.20x = 465,404,085,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,404,085,723.78/789,659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,373.35

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