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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,579, 1,060,558.41 and 446,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,579, 1,060,558.41 and 446,226.12 is: 615,745.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,579 : 1,060,558.41 = 446,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,579/1,060,558.41 = 446,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,579x = 1,060,558.41 × 446,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,579x = 473,248,864,327.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,248,864,327.67/768,579
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615,745.24

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