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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,725.65, 1,060,819.36 and 429,186.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,725.65, 1,060,819.36 and 429,186.61 is: 592,265.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,725.65 : 1,060,819.36 = 429,186.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,725.65/1,060,819.36 = 429,186.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,725.65x = 1,060,819.36 × 429,186.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,725.65x = 455,289,464,940.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,289,464,940.77/768,725.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,265.22

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