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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,211.56, 1,085,002.02 and 428,515.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,211.56, 1,085,002.02 and 428,515.56 is: 591,367.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,211.56 : 1,085,002.02 = 428,515.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,211.56/1,085,002.02 = 428,515.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,211.56x = 1,085,002.02 × 428,515.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,211.56x = 464,940,248,201.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,940,248,201.43/786,211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,367.86

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