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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,814.66, 1,060,873.23 and 424,630.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,814.66, 1,060,873.23 and 424,630.14 is: 585,939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,814.66 : 1,060,873.23 = 424,630.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,814.66/1,060,873.23 = 424,630.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,814.66x = 1,060,873.23 × 424,630.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,814.66x = 450,478,748,177.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,478,748,177.15/768,814.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585,939.33

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