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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,282.59, 1,057,469.58 and 444,179.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,282.59, 1,057,469.58 and 444,179.34 is: 612,967.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,282.59 : 1,057,469.58 = 444,179.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,282.59/1,057,469.58 = 444,179.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,282.59x = 1,057,469.58 × 444,179.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,282.59x = 469,706,140,114.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,706,140,114.48/766,282.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,967.26

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