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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,942.04, 1,084,600.04 and 428,246.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,942.04, 1,084,600.04 and 428,246.04 is: 590,979.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,942.04 : 1,084,600.04 = 428,246.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,942.04/1,084,600.04 = 428,246.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,942.04x = 1,084,600.04 × 428,246.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,942.04x = 464,475,669,972.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,475,669,972.61/785,942.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,979.55

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