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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,706.56, 1,058,062.26 and 422,555.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,706.56, 1,058,062.26 and 422,555.02 is: 583,129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,706.56 : 1,058,062.26 = 422,555.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,706.56/1,058,062.26 = 422,555.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,706.56x = 1,058,062.26 × 422,555.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,706.56x = 447,089,519,435.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,089,519,435.55/766,706.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,129.90

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