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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,007.50, 1,057,123.16 and 426,475.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,007.50, 1,057,123.16 and 426,475.75 is: 588,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,007.50 : 1,057,123.16 = 426,475.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,007.50/1,057,123.16 = 426,475.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,007.50x = 1,057,123.16 × 426,475.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,007.50x = 450,837,392,503.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,837,392,503.37/766,007.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,554.80

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