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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,605.40, 1,056,513.42 and 426,066.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,605.40, 1,056,513.42 and 426,066.36 is: 587,959.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,605.40 : 1,056,513.42 = 426,066.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,605.40/1,056,513.42 = 426,066.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,605.40x = 1,056,513.42 × 426,066.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,605.40x = 450,144,827,150.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,144,827,150.55/765,605.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,959.32

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