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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,260.28, 1,057,363.50 and 426,760.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,260.28, 1,057,363.50 and 426,760.12 is: 588,886.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,260.28 : 1,057,363.50 = 426,760.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,260.28/1,057,363.50 = 426,760.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,260.28x = 1,057,363.50 × 426,760.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,260.28x = 451,240,574,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,240,574,143.62/766,260.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,886.81

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