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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 790,789.82, 1,186,546.18 and 430,420.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 790,789.82, 1,186,546.18 and 430,420.82 is: 645,827.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    790,789.82 : 1,186,546.18 = 430,420.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    790,789.82/1,186,546.18 = 430,420.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    790,789.82x = 1,186,546.18 × 430,420.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    790,789.82x = 510,714,179,763.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,714,179,763.47/790,789.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645,827.96

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