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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,666.90, 1,057,975.52 and 440,033.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,666.90, 1,057,975.52 and 440,033.68 is: 607,232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,666.90 : 1,057,975.52 = 440,033.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,666.90/1,057,975.52 = 440,033.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,666.90x = 1,057,975.52 × 440,033.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,666.90x = 465,544,861,415.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,544,861,415.51/766,666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,232.24

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