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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,726.80, 1,060,845.04 and 429,207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,726.80, 1,060,845.04 and 429,207.20 is: 592,307.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,726.80 : 1,060,845.04 = 429,207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,726.80/1,060,845.04 = 429,207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,726.80x = 1,060,845.04 × 429,207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,726.80x = 455,322,329,252.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,322,329,252.29/768,726.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,307.08

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