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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763,359.60, 1,144,060.20 and 426,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763,359.60, 1,144,060.20 and 426,399.60 is: 639,052.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763,359.60 : 1,144,060.20 = 426,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763,359.60/1,144,060.20 = 426,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763,359.60x = 1,144,060.20 × 426,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763,359.60x = 487,826,811,655.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,826,811,655.92/763,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639,052.44

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