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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,648.12, 1,056,594.36 and 426,196.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,648.12, 1,056,594.36 and 426,196.56 is: 588,151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,648.12 : 1,056,594.36 = 426,196.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,648.12/1,056,594.36 = 426,196.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,648.12x = 1,056,594.36 × 426,196.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,648.12x = 450,316,881,547.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,316,881,547.40/765,648.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,151.23

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