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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,247.76, 1,060,055.12 and 428,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,247.76, 1,060,055.12 and 428,715.20 is: 591,556.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,247.76 : 1,060,055.12 = 428,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,247.76/1,060,055.12 = 428,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,247.76x = 1,060,055.12 × 428,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,247.76x = 454,461,742,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,461,742,781.82/768,247.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,556.22

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