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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,858.73, 1,058,222.27 and 422,627.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,858.73, 1,058,222.27 and 422,627.36 is: 583,202.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,858.73 : 1,058,222.27 = 422,627.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,858.73/1,058,222.27 = 422,627.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,858.73x = 1,058,222.27 × 422,627.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,858.73x = 447,233,680,028.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,233,680,028.76/766,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,202.18

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