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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,241.26, 1,060,173.81 and 428,709.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,241.26, 1,060,173.81 and 428,709.42 is: 591,619.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,241.26 : 1,060,173.81 = 428,709.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,241.26/1,060,173.81 = 428,709.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,241.26x = 1,060,173.81 × 428,709.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,241.26x = 454,506,499,184.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,506,499,184.29/768,241.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,619.49

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