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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,095.02, 1,057,203.87 and 426,543.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,095.02, 1,057,203.87 and 426,543.02 is: 588,625.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,095.02 : 1,057,203.87 = 426,543.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,095.02/1,057,203.87 = 426,543.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,095.02x = 1,057,203.87 × 426,543.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,095.02x = 450,942,931,465.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,942,931,465.49/766,095.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,625.33

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