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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,639.84, 1,056,582.98 and 426,188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,639.84, 1,056,582.98 and 426,188.28 is: 588,139.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,639.84 : 1,056,582.98 = 426,188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,639.84/1,056,582.98 = 426,188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,639.84x = 1,056,582.98 × 426,188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,639.84x = 450,303,288,750.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,303,288,750.23/765,639.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,139.83

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