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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,693.19, 1,058,043.83 and 422,541.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,693.19, 1,058,043.83 and 422,541.70 is: 583,111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,693.19 : 1,058,043.83 = 422,541.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,693.19/1,058,043.83 = 422,541.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,693.19x = 1,058,043.83 × 422,541.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,693.19x = 447,067,638,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,067,638,602.71/766,693.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,111.53

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