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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,197.35, 1,060,112.40 and 424,033.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,197.35, 1,060,112.40 and 424,033.38 is: 585,166.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,197.35 : 1,060,112.40 = 424,033.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,197.35/1,060,112.40 = 424,033.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,197.35x = 1,060,112.40 × 424,033.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,197.35x = 449,523,042,561.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,523,042,561.79/768,197.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,166.09

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