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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,281.16, 1,060,328.32 and 428,819.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,281.16, 1,060,328.32 and 428,819.88 is: 591,827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,281.16 : 1,060,328.32 = 428,819.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,281.16/1,060,328.32 = 428,819.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,281.16x = 1,060,328.32 × 428,819.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,281.16x = 454,689,862,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,689,862,943.00/768,281.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,827.43

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