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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,775.96, 1,060,811.94 and 429,258.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,775.96, 1,060,811.94 and 429,258.52 is: 592,321.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,775.96 : 1,060,811.94 = 429,258.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,775.96/1,060,811.94 = 429,258.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,775.96x = 1,060,811.94 × 429,258.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,775.96x = 455,362,563,362.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,362,563,362.73/768,775.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,321.54

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