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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,964.50, 1,090,151.73 and 432,268.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,964.50, 1,090,151.73 and 432,268.50 is: 596,530.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,964.50 : 1,090,151.73 = 432,268.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,964.50/1,090,151.73 = 432,268.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,964.50x = 1,090,151.73 × 432,268.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,964.50x = 471,238,253,099.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,238,253,099.51/789,964.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,530.92

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