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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 789,988.84, 1,184,983.26 and 434,820.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 789,988.84, 1,184,983.26 and 434,820.04 is: 652,230.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    789,988.84 : 1,184,983.26 = 434,820.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    789,988.84/1,184,983.26 = 434,820.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    789,988.84x = 1,184,983.26 × 434,820.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    789,988.84x = 515,254,468,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,254,468,512.53/789,988.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652,230.06

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