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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,970.10, 1,182,950.40 and 434,582.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,970.10, 1,182,950.40 and 434,582.60 is: 650,771.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,970.10 : 1,182,950.40 = 434,582.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,970.10/1,182,950.40 = 434,582.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,970.10x = 1,182,950.40 × 434,582.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,970.10x = 514,089,660,503.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,089,660,503.04/789,970.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,771.04

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