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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,717.02, 1,058,076.64 and 422,565.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,717.02, 1,058,076.64 and 422,565.22 is: 583,143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,717.02 : 1,058,076.64 = 422,565.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,717.02/1,058,076.64 = 422,565.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,717.02x = 1,058,076.64 × 422,565.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,717.02x = 447,106,388,158.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,106,388,158.46/766,717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,143.95

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