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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,309.36, 1,057,506.94 and 426,777.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,309.36, 1,057,506.94 and 426,777.61 is: 588,953.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,309.36 : 1,057,506.94 = 426,777.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,309.36/1,057,506.94 = 426,777.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,309.36x = 1,057,506.94 × 426,777.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,309.36x = 451,320,284,284.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,320,284,284.14/766,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,953.12

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