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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,022.56, 1,059,922.08 and 428,498.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,022.56, 1,059,922.08 and 428,498.04 is: 591,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,022.56 : 1,059,922.08 = 428,498.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,022.56/1,059,922.08 = 428,498.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,022.56x = 1,059,922.08 × 428,498.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,022.56x = 454,174,533,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,174,533,832.72/768,022.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,355.72

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