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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,766.49, 1,058,198.58 and 422,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,766.49, 1,058,198.58 and 422,663.60 is: 583,309.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,766.49 : 1,058,198.58 = 422,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,766.49/1,058,198.58 = 422,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,766.49x = 1,058,198.58 × 422,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,766.49x = 447,262,023,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,262,023,983.18/766,766.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,309.30

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