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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769,072.96, 1,061,314.40 and 424,908.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769,072.96, 1,061,314.40 and 424,908.80 is: 586,370.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769,072.96 : 1,061,314.40 = 424,908.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769,072.96/1,061,314.40 = 424,908.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769,072.96x = 1,061,314.40 × 424,908.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769,072.96x = 450,961,828,126.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,961,828,126.72/769,072.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586,370.67

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