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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,286.82, 1,060,208.03 and 424,115.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,286.82, 1,060,208.03 and 424,115.37 is: 585,263.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,286.82 : 1,060,208.03 = 424,115.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,286.82/1,060,208.03 = 424,115.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,286.82x = 1,060,208.03 × 424,115.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,286.82x = 449,650,521,980.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,650,521,980.71/768,286.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,263.87

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