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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,232.44, 1,057,359.34 and 422,056.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,232.44, 1,057,359.34 and 422,056.96 is: 582,415.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,232.44 : 1,057,359.34 = 422,056.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,232.44/1,057,359.34 = 422,056.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,232.44x = 1,057,359.34 × 422,056.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,232.44x = 446,265,868,668.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,265,868,668.01/766,232.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,415.79

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