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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,925, 1,084,576.56 and 428,229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,925, 1,084,576.56 and 428,229 is: 590,956.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,925 : 1,084,576.56 = 428,229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,925/1,084,576.56 = 428,229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,925x = 1,084,576.56 × 428,229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,925x = 464,447,135,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,447,135,712.24/785,925
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,956.05

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