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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,622.70, 1,056,548.91 and 426,090.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,622.70, 1,056,548.91 and 426,090.98 is: 587,999.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,622.70 : 1,056,548.91 = 426,090.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,622.70/1,056,548.91 = 426,090.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,622.70x = 1,056,548.91 × 426,090.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,622.70x = 450,185,960,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,185,960,479.83/765,622.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,999.76

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