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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,512.92, 1,057,820.52 and 426,981.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,512.92, 1,057,820.52 and 426,981.32 is: 589,252.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,512.92 : 1,057,820.52 = 426,981.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,512.92/1,057,820.52 = 426,981.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,512.92x = 1,057,820.52 × 426,981.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,512.92x = 451,669,601,952.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,669,601,952.69/766,512.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,252.43

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