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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,236.62, 1,057,414.01 and 422,074.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,236.62, 1,057,414.01 and 422,074.13 is: 582,466.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,236.62 : 1,057,414.01 = 422,074.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,236.62/1,057,414.01 = 422,074.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,236.62x = 1,057,414.01 × 422,074.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,236.62x = 446,307,090,923.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,307,090,923.12/766,236.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,466.41

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