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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,939.04, 1,084,595.90 and 428,243.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,939.04, 1,084,595.90 and 428,243.04 is: 590,975.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,939.04 : 1,084,595.90 = 428,243.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,939.04/1,084,595.90 = 428,243.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,939.04x = 1,084,595.90 × 428,243.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,939.04x = 464,470,643,246.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,470,643,246.32/785,939.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,975.41

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