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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,099.34, 1,059,976.43 and 428,567.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,099.34, 1,059,976.43 and 428,567.59 is: 591,422.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,099.34 : 1,059,976.43 = 428,567.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,099.34/1,059,976.43 = 428,567.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,099.34x = 1,059,976.43 × 428,567.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,099.34x = 454,271,544,851.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,271,544,851.17/768,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,422.91

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