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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,773.38, 1,060,972.86 and 429,307.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,773.38, 1,060,972.86 and 429,307.24 is: 592,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,773.38 : 1,060,972.86 = 429,307.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,773.38/1,060,972.86 = 429,307.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,773.38x = 1,060,972.86 × 429,307.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,773.38x = 455,483,330,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,483,330,241.51/768,773.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,480.62

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