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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,899.28, 1,056,940.56 and 426,447.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,899.28, 1,056,940.56 and 426,447.72 is: 588,497.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,899.28 : 1,056,940.56 = 426,447.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,899.28/1,056,940.56 = 426,447.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,899.28x = 1,056,940.56 × 426,447.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,899.28x = 450,729,891,987.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,729,891,987.52/765,899.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,497.61

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