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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,459.48, 1,057,746.72 and 426,927.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,459.48, 1,057,746.72 and 426,927.64 is: 589,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,459.48 : 1,057,746.72 = 426,927.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,459.48/1,057,746.72 = 426,927.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,459.48x = 1,057,746.72 × 426,927.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,459.48x = 451,581,310,887.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,581,310,887.34/766,459.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,178.32

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