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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,228.65, 1,060,159.20 and 424,058.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,228.65, 1,060,159.20 and 424,058.32 is: 585,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,228.65 : 1,060,159.20 = 424,058.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,228.65/1,060,159.20 = 424,058.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,228.65x = 1,060,159.20 × 424,058.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,228.65x = 449,569,323,983.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,569,323,983.75/768,228.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,202.50

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