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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,290.76, 1,060,258.23 and 424,125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,290.76, 1,060,258.23 and 424,125.89 is: 585,303.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,290.76 : 1,060,258.23 = 424,125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,290.76/1,060,258.23 = 424,125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,290.76x = 1,060,258.23 × 424,125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,290.76x = 449,682,965,428.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,682,965,428.58/768,290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,303.10

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