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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,227.46, 1,060,056.09 and 428,710.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,227.46, 1,060,056.09 and 428,710.02 is: 591,565.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,227.46 : 1,060,056.09 = 428,710.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,227.46/1,060,056.09 = 428,710.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,227.46x = 1,060,056.09 × 428,710.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,227.46x = 454,456,667,545.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,456,667,545.02/768,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,565.25

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