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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786,964.16, 1,086,013.92 and 429,275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786,964.16, 1,086,013.92 and 429,275.84 is: 592,402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786,964.16 : 1,086,013.92 = 429,275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786,964.16/1,086,013.92 = 429,275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786,964.16x = 1,086,013.92 × 429,275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786,964.16x = 466,199,537,759.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,199,537,759.69/786,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,402.50

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