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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,325.44, 1,057,562.22 and 426,793.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,325.44, 1,057,562.22 and 426,793.68 is: 588,993.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,325.44 : 1,057,562.22 = 426,793.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,325.44/1,057,562.22 = 426,793.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,325.44x = 1,057,562.22 × 426,793.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,325.44x = 451,360,871,702.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,360,871,702.77/766,325.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,993.72

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