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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,703.44, 1,060,788.64 and 429,164.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,703.44, 1,060,788.64 and 429,164.40 is: 592,234.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,703.44 : 1,060,788.64 = 429,164.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,703.44/1,060,788.64 = 429,164.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,703.44x = 1,060,788.64 × 429,164.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,703.44x = 455,252,720,212.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,252,720,212.42/768,703.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,234.53

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