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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,285.05, 1,060,205.58 and 424,113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,285.05, 1,060,205.58 and 424,113.59 is: 585,261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,285.05 : 1,060,205.58 = 424,113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,285.05/1,060,205.58 = 424,113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,285.05x = 1,060,205.58 × 424,113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,285.05x = 449,647,597,322.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,647,597,322.35/768,285.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,261.42

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