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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,292.41, 1,057,516.33 and 426,760.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,292.41, 1,057,516.33 and 426,760.66 is: 588,947.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,292.41 : 1,057,516.33 = 426,760.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,292.41/1,057,516.33 = 426,760.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,292.41x = 1,057,516.33 × 426,760.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,292.41x = 451,306,366,951.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,306,366,951.58/766,292.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,947.98

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