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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,257.28, 1,057,359.36 and 426,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,257.28, 1,057,359.36 and 426,757.12 is: 588,882.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,257.28 : 1,057,359.36 = 426,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,257.28/1,057,359.36 = 426,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,257.28x = 1,057,359.36 × 426,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,257.28x = 451,235,635,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,235,635,278.64/766,257.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,882.67

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