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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,202.56, 1,084,989.60 and 428,506.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,202.56, 1,084,989.60 and 428,506.56 is: 591,355.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,202.56 : 1,084,989.60 = 428,506.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,202.56/1,084,989.60 = 428,506.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,202.56x = 1,084,989.60 × 428,506.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,202.56x = 464,925,161,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,925,161,131.78/786,202.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,355.44

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