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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,292.85, 1,057,516.94 and 426,761.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,292.85, 1,057,516.94 and 426,761.10 is: 588,948.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,292.85 : 1,057,516.94 = 426,761.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,292.85/1,057,516.94 = 426,761.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,292.85x = 1,057,516.94 × 426,761.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,292.85x = 451,307,092,583.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,307,092,583.03/766,292.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,948.59

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