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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,837.31, 1,184,029.11 and 429,481.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,837.31, 1,184,029.11 and 429,481.69 is: 643,827.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,837.31 : 1,184,029.11 = 429,481.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,837.31/1,184,029.11 = 429,481.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,837.31x = 1,184,029.11 × 429,481.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,837.31x = 508,518,821,024.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,518,821,024.59/789,837.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,827.30

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