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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,292.85, 1,057,442.58 and 422,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,292.85, 1,057,442.58 and 422,061.80 is: 582,422.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,292.85 : 1,057,442.58 = 422,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,292.85/1,057,442.58 = 422,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,292.85x = 1,057,442.58 × 422,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,292.85x = 446,306,113,424.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,306,113,424.23/766,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,422.39

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