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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,339.74, 1,147,453.89 and 428,418

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,339.74, 1,147,453.89 and 428,418 is: 641,477.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,339.74 : 1,147,453.89 = 428,418 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,339.74/1,147,453.89 = 428,418/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,339.74x = 1,147,453.89 × 428,418
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,339.74x = 491,589,900,646.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,589,900,646.02/766,339.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641,477.76

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