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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,176.44, 1,060,083.59 and 424,012.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,176.44, 1,060,083.59 and 424,012.48 is: 585,137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,176.44 : 1,060,083.59 = 424,012.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,176.44/1,060,083.59 = 424,012.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,176.44x = 1,060,083.59 × 424,012.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,176.44x = 449,488,667,232.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,488,667,232.93/768,176.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,137.27

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