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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,512.42, 1,057,819.83 and 426,980.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,512.42, 1,057,819.83 and 426,980.82 is: 589,251.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,512.42 : 1,057,819.83 = 426,980.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,512.42/1,057,819.83 = 426,980.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,512.42x = 1,057,819.83 × 426,980.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,512.42x = 451,668,778,425.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,668,778,425.66/766,512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,251.74

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