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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,328.91, 1,060,266.07 and 424,157.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,328.91, 1,060,266.07 and 424,157.46 is: 585,321.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,328.91 : 1,060,266.07 = 424,157.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,328.91/1,060,266.07 = 424,157.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,328.91x = 1,060,266.07 × 424,157.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,328.91x = 449,719,763,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,719,763,175.38/768,328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,321.93

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