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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,312.36, 1,057,511.08 and 426,780.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,312.36, 1,057,511.08 and 426,780.60 is: 588,957.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,312.36 : 1,057,511.08 = 426,780.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,312.36/1,057,511.08 = 426,780.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,312.36x = 1,057,511.08 × 426,780.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,312.36x = 451,325,213,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,325,213,229.05/766,312.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,957.24

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