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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,043.44, 1,059,903 and 428,526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,043.44, 1,059,903 and 428,526 is: 591,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,043.44 : 1,059,903 = 428,526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,043.44/1,059,903 = 428,526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,043.44x = 1,059,903 × 428,526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,043.44x = 454,195,992,978
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,195,992,978/768,043.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,367.58

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