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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,874.56, 1,056,925.44 and 426,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,874.56, 1,056,925.44 and 426,365.76 is: 588,395.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,874.56 : 1,056,925.44 = 426,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,874.56/1,056,925.44 = 426,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,874.56x = 1,056,925.44 × 426,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,874.56x = 450,636,818,488.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,636,818,488.93/765,874.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,395.07

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