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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,292.10, 1,057,515.90 and 426,760.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,292.10, 1,057,515.90 and 426,760.35 is: 588,947.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,292.10 : 1,057,515.90 = 426,760.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,292.10/1,057,515.90 = 426,760.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,292.10x = 1,057,515.90 × 426,760.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,292.10x = 451,305,855,614.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,305,855,614.57/766,292.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,947.55

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