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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,801.88, 1,060,948.47 and 429,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,801.88, 1,060,948.47 and 429,282.28 is: 592,410.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,801.88 : 1,060,948.47 = 429,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,801.88/1,060,948.47 = 429,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,801.88x = 1,060,948.47 × 429,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,801.88x = 455,446,378,164.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,446,378,164.11/768,801.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592,410.59

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