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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,023.44, 1,059,875.40 and 428,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,023.44, 1,059,875.40 and 428,506 is: 591,339.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,023.44 : 1,059,875.40 = 428,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,023.44/1,059,875.40 = 428,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,023.44x = 1,059,875.40 × 428,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,023.44x = 454,162,968,152.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,162,968,152.40/768,023.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,339.98

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