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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,869.25, 1,061,035.34 and 424,728.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,869.25, 1,061,035.34 and 424,728.86 is: 586,123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,869.25 : 1,061,035.34 = 424,728.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,869.25/1,061,035.34 = 424,728.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,869.25x = 1,061,035.34 × 424,728.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,869.25x = 450,652,322,949.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,652,322,949.09/768,869.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,123.48

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