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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,938.80, 1,084,595.56 and 428,242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,938.80, 1,084,595.56 and 428,242.80 is: 590,975.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,938.80 : 1,084,595.56 = 428,242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,938.80/1,084,595.56 = 428,242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,938.80x = 1,084,595.56 × 428,242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,938.80x = 464,470,239,481.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,470,239,481.97/785,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,975.07

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