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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,698.24, 1,060,733.76 and 429,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,698.24, 1,060,733.76 and 429,104 is: 592,124.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,698.24 : 1,060,733.76 = 429,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,698.24/1,060,733.76 = 429,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,698.24x = 1,060,733.76 × 429,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,698.24x = 455,165,099,351.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,165,099,351.04/768,698.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,124.55

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