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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,775.38, 1,060,975.62 and 429,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,775.38, 1,060,975.62 and 429,309.24 is: 592,483.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,775.38 : 1,060,975.62 = 429,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,775.38/1,060,975.62 = 429,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,775.38x = 1,060,975.62 × 429,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,775.38x = 455,486,637,080.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,486,637,080.73/768,775.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,483.38

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