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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,287.89, 1,060,209.49 and 424,116.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,287.89, 1,060,209.49 and 424,116.43 is: 585,265.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,287.89 : 1,060,209.49 = 424,116.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,287.89/1,060,209.49 = 424,116.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,287.89x = 1,060,209.49 × 424,116.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,287.89x = 449,652,263,950.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,652,263,950.92/768,287.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,265.33

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