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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,180.63, 1,060,083.42 and 424,016.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,180.63, 1,060,083.42 and 424,016.51 is: 585,139.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,180.63 : 1,060,083.42 = 424,016.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,180.63/1,060,083.42 = 424,016.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,180.63x = 1,060,083.42 × 424,016.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,180.63x = 449,492,869,142.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,492,869,142.10/768,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,139.55

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