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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,950.96, 1,057,013.88 and 426,431.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,950.96, 1,057,013.88 and 426,431.36 is: 588,476.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,950.96 : 1,057,013.88 = 426,431.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,950.96/1,057,013.88 = 426,431.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,950.96x = 1,057,013.88 × 426,431.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,950.96x = 450,743,866,387.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,743,866,387.28/765,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,476.14

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