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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,930.82, 1,084,584.54 and 428,234.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,930.82, 1,084,584.54 and 428,234.82 is: 590,964.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,930.82 : 1,084,584.54 = 428,234.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,930.82/1,084,584.54 = 428,234.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,930.82x = 1,084,584.54 × 428,234.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,930.82x = 464,456,865,261.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,456,865,261.68/785,930.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,964.06

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