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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,932.32, 1,084,586.61 and 428,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,932.32, 1,084,586.61 and 428,236.32 is: 590,966.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,932.32 : 1,084,586.61 = 428,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,932.32/1,084,586.61 = 428,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,932.32x = 1,084,586.61 × 428,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,932.32x = 464,459,378,587.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,459,378,587.68/785,932.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,966.13

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