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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,287, 1,082,317.02 and 426,591

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,287, 1,082,317.02 and 426,591 is: 588,696.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,287 : 1,082,317.02 = 426,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,287/1,082,317.02 = 426,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,287x = 1,082,317.02 × 426,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,287x = 461,706,699,878.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,706,699,878.82/784,287
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,696.10

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