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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,716.27, 1,058,075.63 and 422,564.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,716.27, 1,058,075.63 and 422,564.81 is: 583,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,716.27 : 1,058,075.63 = 422,564.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,716.27/1,058,075.63 = 422,564.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,716.27x = 1,058,075.63 × 422,564.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,716.27x = 447,105,525,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,105,525,443.76/766,716.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,143.39

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