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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,729.96, 1,078,785.54 and 424,033.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,729.96, 1,078,785.54 and 424,033.96 is: 585,165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,729.96 : 1,078,785.54 = 424,033.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,729.96/1,078,785.54 = 424,033.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,729.96x = 1,078,785.54 × 424,033.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,729.96x = 457,441,704,516.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,441,704,516.94/781,729.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,165.89

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