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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,490.92, 1,057,790.16 and 426,959.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,490.92, 1,057,790.16 and 426,959.32 is: 589,222.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,490.92 : 1,057,790.16 = 426,959.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,490.92/1,057,790.16 = 426,959.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,490.92x = 1,057,790.16 × 426,959.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,490.92x = 451,633,367,416.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,633,367,416.29/766,490.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,222.07

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