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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,908.40, 1,056,925.08 and 426,369.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,908.40, 1,056,925.08 and 426,369.36 is: 588,373.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,908.40 : 1,056,925.08 = 426,369.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,908.40/1,056,925.08 = 426,369.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,908.40x = 1,056,925.08 × 426,369.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,908.40x = 450,640,469,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,640,469,927.55/765,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,373.84

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