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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,951.08, 1,056,991.84 and 426,419.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,951.08, 1,056,991.84 and 426,419.36 is: 588,447.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,951.08 : 1,056,991.84 = 426,419.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,951.08/1,056,991.84 = 426,419.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,951.08x = 1,056,991.84 × 426,419.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,951.08x = 450,721,783,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,721,783,938.02/765,951.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,447.22

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