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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,718.76, 1,058,079.04 and 422,566.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,718.76, 1,058,079.04 and 422,566.98 is: 583,146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,718.76 : 1,058,079.04 = 422,566.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,718.76/1,058,079.04 = 422,566.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,718.76x = 1,058,079.04 × 422,566.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,718.76x = 447,109,264,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,109,264,534.10/766,718.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,146.37

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