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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,754.31, 1,058,077.74 and 422,589.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,754.31, 1,058,077.74 and 422,589.16 is: 583,149.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,754.31 : 1,058,077.74 = 422,589.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,754.31/1,058,077.74 = 422,589.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,754.31x = 1,058,077.74 × 422,589.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,754.31x = 447,132,183,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,132,183,361.30/766,754.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,149.23

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