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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,418.72, 1,060,320 and 428,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,418.72, 1,060,320 and 428,901.28 is: 591,829.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,418.72 : 1,060,320 = 428,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,418.72/1,060,320 = 428,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,418.72x = 1,060,320 × 428,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,418.72x = 454,772,605,209.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,772,605,209.60/768,418.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,829.16

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