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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,716.51, 1,058,075.94 and 422,564.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,716.51, 1,058,075.94 and 422,564.72 is: 583,143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,716.51 : 1,058,075.94 = 422,564.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,716.51/1,058,075.94 = 422,564.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,716.51x = 1,058,075.94 × 422,564.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,716.51x = 447,105,563,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,105,563,324.84/766,716.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,143.26

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