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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,115.76, 1,059,998.94 and 428,584.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,115.76, 1,059,998.94 and 428,584.01 is: 591,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,115.76 : 1,059,998.94 = 428,584.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,115.76/1,059,998.94 = 428,584.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,115.76x = 1,059,998.94 × 428,584.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,115.76x = 454,298,591,000.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,298,591,000.96/768,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,445.48

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