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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,482.92, 1,057,779.12 and 426,951.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,482.92, 1,057,779.12 and 426,951.32 is: 589,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,482.92 : 1,057,779.12 = 426,951.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,482.92/1,057,779.12 = 426,951.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,482.92x = 1,057,779.12 × 426,951.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,482.92x = 451,620,191,552.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,620,191,552.44/766,482.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,211.03

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