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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,937.20, 1,059,753.78 and 428,405.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,937.20, 1,059,753.78 and 428,405.45 is: 591,199.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,937.20 : 1,059,753.78 = 428,405.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,937.20/1,059,753.78 = 428,405.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,937.20x = 1,059,753.78 × 428,405.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,937.20x = 454,004,289,711.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,004,289,711.33/767,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,199.77

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