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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768,879.34, 1,061,049.26 and 424,738.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768,879.34, 1,061,049.26 and 424,738.96 is: 586,137.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768,879.34 : 1,061,049.26 = 424,738.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768,879.34/1,061,049.26 = 424,738.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768,879.34x = 1,061,049.26 × 424,738.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768,879.34x = 450,668,959,201.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,668,959,201.17/768,879.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,137.43

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