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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,700.89, 1,148,577.36 and 428,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,700.89, 1,148,577.36 and 428,716.44 is: 642,250.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,700.89 : 1,148,577.36 = 428,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,700.89/1,148,577.36 = 428,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,700.89x = 1,148,577.36 × 428,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,700.89x = 492,413,996,843.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,413,996,843.80/766,700.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642,250.46

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