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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,436.26, 1,060,452.96 and 428,904.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,436.26, 1,060,452.96 and 428,904.50 is: 591,894.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,436.26 : 1,060,452.96 = 428,904.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,436.26/1,060,452.96 = 428,904.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,436.26x = 1,060,452.96 × 428,904.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,436.26x = 454,833,046,582.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,833,046,582.32/768,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,894.31

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