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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,022.44, 1,059,874.02 and 428,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,022.44, 1,059,874.02 and 428,505 is: 591,338.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,022.44 : 1,059,874.02 = 428,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,022.44/1,059,874.02 = 428,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,022.44x = 1,059,874.02 × 428,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,022.44x = 454,161,316,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,161,316,940.10/768,022.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,338.60

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