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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,847.84, 1,184,044.86 and 429,492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,847.84, 1,184,044.86 and 429,492.22 is: 643,843.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,847.84 : 1,184,044.86 = 429,492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,847.84/1,184,044.86 = 429,492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,847.84x = 1,184,044.86 × 429,492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,847.84x = 508,538,055,500.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,538,055,500.99/789,847.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643,843.07

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