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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,687.28, 1,088,388.90 and 426,111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,687.28, 1,088,388.90 and 426,111.03 is: 588,033.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,687.28 : 1,088,388.90 = 426,111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,687.28/1,088,388.90 = 426,111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,687.28x = 1,088,388.90 × 426,111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,687.28x = 463,774,515,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,774,515,219.57/788,687.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,033.47

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