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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,713.40, 1,060,802.46 and 429,174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,713.40, 1,060,802.46 and 429,174.36 is: 592,248.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,713.40 : 1,060,802.46 = 429,174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,713.40/1,060,802.46 = 429,174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,713.40x = 1,060,802.46 × 429,174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,713.40x = 455,269,216,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,269,216,856.93/768,713.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,248.32

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