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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,827.58, 1,088,581.64 and 426,251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,827.58, 1,088,581.64 and 426,251.34 is: 588,226.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,827.58 : 1,088,581.64 = 426,251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,827.58/1,088,581.64 = 426,251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,827.58x = 1,088,581.64 × 426,251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,827.58x = 464,009,383,997.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,009,383,997.96/788,827.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,226.63

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