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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,822.73, 1,089,609.18 and 462,970.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,822.73, 1,089,609.18 and 462,970.05 is: 638,695.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,822.73 : 1,089,609.18 = 462,970.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,822.73/1,089,609.18 = 462,970.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,822.73x = 1,089,609.18 × 462,970.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,822.73x = 504,456,410,722.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,456,410,722.89/789,822.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638,695.74

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