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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,726, 1,084,301.88 and 428,030

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,726, 1,084,301.88 and 428,030 is: 590,681.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,726 : 1,084,301.88 = 428,030 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,726/1,084,301.88 = 428,030/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,726x = 1,084,301.88 × 428,030
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,726x = 464,113,733,696.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,113,733,696.40/785,726
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,681.40

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