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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,013.44, 1,059,861.60 and 428,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,013.44, 1,059,861.60 and 428,496 is: 591,326.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,013.44 : 1,059,861.60 = 428,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,013.44/1,059,861.60 = 428,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,013.44x = 1,059,861.60 × 428,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,013.44x = 454,146,456,153.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,146,456,153.60/768,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,326.18

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