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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,536.24, 1,056,422.04 and 425,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,536.24, 1,056,422.04 and 425,997.20 is: 587,866.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,536.24 : 1,056,422.04 = 425,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,536.24/1,056,422.04 = 425,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,536.24x = 1,056,422.04 × 425,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,536.24x = 450,032,831,058.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,032,831,058.29/765,536.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,866.14

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