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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 783,804, 1,081,658.16 and 426,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 783,804, 1,081,658.16 and 426,108 is: 588,033.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    783,804 : 1,081,658.16 = 426,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    783,804/1,081,658.16 = 426,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    783,804x = 1,081,658.16 × 426,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    783,804x = 460,903,195,241.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,903,195,241.28/783,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,033.74

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