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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,278, 1,087,828.02 and 430,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,278, 1,087,828.02 and 430,582 is: 594,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,278 : 1,087,828.02 = 430,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,278/1,087,828.02 = 430,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,278x = 1,087,828.02 × 430,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,278x = 468,399,164,507.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,399,164,507.64/788,278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594,205.55

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