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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,598.28, 1,142,018.82 and 424,296

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,598.28, 1,142,018.82 and 424,296 is: 637,069.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,598.28 : 1,142,018.82 = 424,296 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,598.28/1,142,018.82 = 424,296/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,598.28x = 1,142,018.82 × 424,296
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,598.28x = 484,554,017,250.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,554,017,250.72/760,598.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637,069.57

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