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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,283.44, 1,060,231.32 and 428,744.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,283.44, 1,060,231.32 and 428,744.40 is: 591,667.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,283.44 : 1,060,231.32 = 428,744.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,283.44/1,060,231.32 = 428,744.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,283.44x = 1,060,231.32 × 428,744.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,283.44x = 454,568,241,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,568,241,154.61/768,283.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,667.37

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