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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,526.34, 1,060,569.30 and 424,356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,526.34, 1,060,569.30 and 424,356.52 is: 585,613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,526.34 : 1,060,569.30 = 424,356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,526.34/1,060,569.30 = 424,356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,526.34x = 1,060,569.30 × 424,356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,526.34x = 450,059,497,366.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,059,497,366.84/768,526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,613.63

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