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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,243.96, 1,060,078.86 and 428,726.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,243.96, 1,060,078.86 and 428,726.52 is: 591,588.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,243.96 : 1,060,078.86 = 428,726.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,243.96/1,060,078.86 = 428,726.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,243.96x = 1,060,078.86 × 428,726.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,243.96x = 454,483,920,573.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,483,920,573.37/768,243.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,588.02

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