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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,744.76, 1,059,489.20 and 428,234.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,744.76, 1,059,489.20 and 428,234.88 is: 590,964.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,744.76 : 1,059,489.20 = 428,234.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,744.76/1,059,489.20 = 428,234.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,744.76x = 1,059,489.20 × 428,234.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,744.76x = 453,710,230,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,710,230,423.30/767,744.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590,964.93

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