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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,985.10, 1,182,972.90 and 434,597.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,985.10, 1,182,972.90 and 434,597.60 is: 650,793.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,985.10 : 1,182,972.90 = 434,597.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,985.10/1,182,972.90 = 434,597.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,985.10x = 1,182,972.90 × 434,597.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,985.10x = 514,117,183,205.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,117,183,205.04/789,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650,793.52

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