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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,944.04, 1,084,602.80 and 428,248.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,944.04, 1,084,602.80 and 428,248.04 is: 590,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,944.04 : 1,084,602.80 = 428,248.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,944.04/1,084,602.80 = 428,248.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,944.04x = 1,084,602.80 × 428,248.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,944.04x = 464,479,023,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,479,023,278.51/785,944.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,982.31

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