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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,693.69, 1,058,044.53 and 422,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,693.69, 1,058,044.53 and 422,542.20 is: 583,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,693.69 : 1,058,044.53 = 422,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,693.69/1,058,044.53 = 422,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,693.69x = 1,058,044.53 × 422,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,693.69x = 447,068,461,291.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,068,461,291.46/766,693.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,112.22

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