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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,536.40, 1,060,536.24 and 429,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,536.40, 1,060,536.24 and 429,026.16 is: 592,031.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,536.40 : 1,060,536.24 = 429,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,536.40/1,060,536.24 = 429,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,536.40x = 1,060,536.24 × 429,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,536.40x = 454,997,790,588.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,997,790,588.04/768,536.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,031.54

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