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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,130.87, 1,057,250.68 and 421,960.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,130.87, 1,057,250.68 and 421,960.25 is: 582,299.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,130.87 : 1,057,250.68 = 421,960.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,130.87/1,057,250.68 = 421,960.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,130.87x = 1,057,250.68 × 421,960.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,130.87x = 446,117,762,833.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,117,762,833.70/766,130.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,299.68

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