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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,796.48, 1,182,237.72 and 429,065.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,796.48, 1,182,237.72 and 429,065.32 is: 642,263.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,796.48 : 1,182,237.72 = 429,065.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,796.48/1,182,237.72 = 429,065.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,796.48x = 1,182,237.72 × 429,065.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,796.48x = 507,257,205,647.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,257,205,647.87/789,796.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,263.19

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