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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788,832.61, 1,088,588.90 and 426,256.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788,832.61, 1,088,588.90 and 426,256.47 is: 588,233.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788,832.61 : 1,088,588.90 = 426,256.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788,832.61/1,088,588.90 = 426,256.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788,832.61x = 1,088,588.90 × 426,256.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788,832.61x = 464,018,062,860.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,018,062,860.82/788,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,233.88

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