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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,289.69, 1,057,512.58 and 426,757.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,289.69, 1,057,512.58 and 426,757.94 is: 588,944.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,289.69 : 1,057,512.58 = 426,757.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,289.69/1,057,512.58 = 426,757.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,289.69x = 1,057,512.58 × 426,757.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,289.69x = 451,301,888,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,301,888,031.10/766,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,944.23

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