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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,730.18, 1,175,928.09 and 428,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,730.18, 1,175,928.09 and 428,329 is: 642,675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,730.18 : 1,175,928.09 = 428,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,730.18/1,175,928.09 = 428,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,730.18x = 1,175,928.09 × 428,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,730.18x = 503,684,102,861.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,684,102,861.61/783,730.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,675.39

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