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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,990.08, 1,059,826.98 and 428,458.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,990.08, 1,059,826.98 and 428,458.42 is: 591,272.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,990.08 : 1,059,826.98 = 428,458.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,990.08/1,059,826.98 = 428,458.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,990.08x = 1,059,826.98 × 428,458.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,990.08x = 454,091,793,324.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,091,793,324.17/767,990.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,272.99

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