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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,203.56, 1,084,990.98 and 428,507.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,203.56, 1,084,990.98 and 428,507.56 is: 591,356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,203.56 : 1,084,990.98 = 428,507.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,203.56/1,084,990.98 = 428,507.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,203.56x = 1,084,990.98 × 428,507.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,203.56x = 464,926,837,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,926,837,461.81/786,203.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,356.82

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