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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,720.79, 1,059,454.80 and 428,189.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,720.79, 1,059,454.80 and 428,189.04 is: 590,900.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,720.79 : 1,059,454.80 = 428,189.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,720.79/1,059,454.80 = 428,189.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,720.79x = 1,059,454.80 × 428,189.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,720.79x = 453,646,933,735.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,646,933,735.39/767,720.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,900.94

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