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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709,789.24, 1,063,480.92 and 428,716

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709,789.24, 1,063,480.92 and 428,716 is: 642,347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709,789.24 : 1,063,480.92 = 428,716 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709,789.24/1,063,480.92 = 428,716/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709,789.24x = 1,063,480.92 × 428,716
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709,789.24x = 455,931,286,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,931,286,098.72/709,789.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,347.42

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