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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,778, 1,084,373.64 and 428,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,778, 1,084,373.64 and 428,082 is: 590,753.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,778 : 1,084,373.64 = 428,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,778/1,084,373.64 = 428,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,778x = 1,084,373.64 × 428,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,778x = 464,200,836,558.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,200,836,558.48/785,778
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,753.16

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