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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,744.52, 1,058,107.32 and 422,580.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,744.52, 1,058,107.32 and 422,580.36 is: 583,160.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,744.52 : 1,058,107.32 = 422,580.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,744.52/1,058,107.32 = 422,580.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,744.52x = 1,058,107.32 × 422,580.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,744.52x = 447,135,372,204.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,135,372,204.24/766,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,160.83

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