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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,295.34, 1,057,520.37 and 426,763.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,295.34, 1,057,520.37 and 426,763.59 is: 588,952.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,295.34 : 1,057,520.37 = 426,763.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,295.34/1,057,520.37 = 426,763.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,295.34x = 1,057,520.37 × 426,763.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,295.34x = 451,311,189,599.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,311,189,599.33/766,295.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,952.02

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