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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,463.17, 1,048,056.48 and 428,292.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,463.17, 1,048,056.48 and 428,292.78 is: 591,042.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,463.17 : 1,048,056.48 = 428,292.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,463.17/1,048,056.48 = 428,292.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,463.17x = 1,048,056.48 × 428,292.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,463.17x = 448,875,023,416.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,875,023,416.21/759,463.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,042.52

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