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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,297.04, 1,057,522.73 and 426,765.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,297.04, 1,057,522.73 and 426,765.29 is: 588,954.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,297.04 : 1,057,522.73 = 426,765.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,297.04/1,057,522.73 = 426,765.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,297.04x = 1,057,522.73 × 426,765.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,297.04x = 451,313,987,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,313,987,128.60/766,297.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,954.37

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