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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,459.92, 1,057,747.32 and 426,928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,459.92, 1,057,747.32 and 426,928.32 is: 589,179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,459.92 : 1,057,747.32 = 426,928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,459.92/1,057,747.32 = 426,928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,459.92x = 1,057,747.32 × 426,928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,459.92x = 451,582,286,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,582,286,312.10/766,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,179.26

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