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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,546.53, 1,088,193.45 and 425,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,546.53, 1,088,193.45 and 425,970.28 is: 587,838.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,546.53 : 1,088,193.45 = 425,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,546.53/1,088,193.45 = 425,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,546.53x = 1,088,193.45 × 425,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,546.53x = 463,538,068,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,538,068,590.67/788,546.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,838.58

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