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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,333.41, 1,060,272.28 and 424,161.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,333.41, 1,060,272.28 and 424,161.96 is: 585,328.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,333.41 : 1,060,272.28 = 424,161.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,333.41/1,060,272.28 = 424,161.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,333.41x = 1,060,272.28 × 424,161.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,333.41x = 449,727,168,418.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,727,168,418.47/768,333.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,328.14

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