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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,808.41, 1,089,589.39 and 462,955.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,808.41, 1,089,589.39 and 462,955.73 is: 638,675.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,808.41 : 1,089,589.39 = 462,955.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,808.41/1,089,589.39 = 462,955.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,808.41x = 1,089,589.39 × 462,955.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,808.41x = 504,431,644,842.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,431,644,842.37/789,808.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,675.96

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