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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,035.44, 1,059,891.96 and 428,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,035.44, 1,059,891.96 and 428,518 is: 591,356.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,035.44 : 1,059,891.96 = 428,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,035.44/1,059,891.96 = 428,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,035.44x = 1,059,891.96 × 428,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,035.44x = 454,182,782,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,182,782,915.28/768,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,356.54

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