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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,695.40, 1,060,777.62 and 429,156.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,695.40, 1,060,777.62 and 429,156.36 is: 592,223.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,695.40 : 1,060,777.62 = 429,156.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,695.40/1,060,777.62 = 429,156.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,695.40x = 1,060,777.62 × 429,156.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,695.40x = 455,239,462,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,239,462,168.66/768,695.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,223.48

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