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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,673.62, 1,060,771.39 and 424,503.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,673.62, 1,060,771.39 and 424,503.27 is: 585,815.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,673.62 : 1,060,771.39 = 424,503.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,673.62/1,060,771.39 = 424,503.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,673.62x = 1,060,771.39 × 424,503.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,673.62x = 450,300,923,777.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,300,923,777.45/768,673.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,815.50

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