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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,115.85, 1,057,230 and 421,945.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,115.85, 1,057,230 and 421,945.23 is: 582,278.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,115.85 : 1,057,230 = 421,945.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,115.85/1,057,230 = 421,945.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,115.85x = 1,057,230 × 421,945.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,115.85x = 446,093,155,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,093,155,512.90/766,115.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,278.98

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