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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,383.92, 1,057,642.26 and 426,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,383.92, 1,057,642.26 and 426,852.14 is: 589,074.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,383.92 : 1,057,642.26 = 426,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,383.92/1,057,642.26 = 426,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,383.92x = 1,057,642.26 × 426,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,383.92x = 451,456,862,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,456,862,035.44/766,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,074.03

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