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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 781,982.36, 1,079,134.98 and 424,286.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 781,982.36, 1,079,134.98 and 424,286.36 is: 585,514.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    781,982.36 : 1,079,134.98 = 424,286.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    781,982.36/1,079,134.98 = 424,286.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    781,982.36x = 1,079,134.98 × 424,286.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    781,982.36x = 457,862,252,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,862,252,612.87/781,982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,514.81

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