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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,900, 1,084,542 and 428,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,900, 1,084,542 and 428,204 is: 590,921.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,900 : 1,084,542 = 428,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,900/1,084,542 = 428,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,900x = 1,084,542 × 428,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,900x = 464,405,222,568
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,405,222,568/785,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,921.52

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