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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,421.04, 1,060,377.90 and 428,911.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,421.04, 1,060,377.90 and 428,911.16 is: 591,873.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,421.04 : 1,060,377.90 = 428,911.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,421.04/1,060,377.90 = 428,911.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,421.04x = 1,060,377.90 × 428,911.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,421.04x = 454,807,915,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,807,915,127.36/768,421.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,873.32

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