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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,961.50, 1,090,147.59 and 432,265.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,961.50, 1,090,147.59 and 432,265.50 is: 596,526.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,961.50 : 1,090,147.59 = 432,265.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,961.50/1,090,147.59 = 432,265.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,961.50x = 1,090,147.59 × 432,265.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,961.50x = 471,233,193,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,233,193,065.15/789,961.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,526.78

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