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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,595.28, 1,142,014.32 and 424,293

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,595.28, 1,142,014.32 and 424,293 is: 637,065.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,595.28 : 1,142,014.32 = 424,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,595.28/1,142,014.32 = 424,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,595.28x = 1,142,014.32 × 424,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,595.28x = 484,548,681,875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,548,681,875.76/760,595.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,065.07

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