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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,496.50, 1,060,512.03 and 424,323.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,496.50, 1,060,512.03 and 424,323.86 is: 585,559.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,496.50 : 1,060,512.03 = 424,323.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,496.50/1,060,512.03 = 424,323.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,496.50x = 1,060,512.03 × 424,323.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,496.50x = 450,000,552,843.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,000,552,843.48/768,496.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,559.66

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